Deputy Dean of Business

WIN Higher Education is a registered Australian higher education provider committed to delivering high-quality, industry-focused education. With campuses in Sydney and Canberra, WIN offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across business, accounting, information technology and interactive media. We are expanding our academic portfolio and continue to strengthen our academic leadership, governance and quality culture.

As part of this growth, we are seeking an outstanding academic leader to join our senior academic team as Deputy Dean of Business.

About the Role

Reporting to the Dean of Business, the Deputy Dean of Business provides strategic and operational leadership across the Business and Accounting disciplines. Working closely with Course Directors and academic staff, the role is responsible for supporting academic quality, learning and teaching, curriculum development, scholarship, academic governance and continuous improvement.

The Deputy Dean plays a key role in academic excellence, teaching, regulatory compliance and an outstanding student experience while contributing to the strategic development of the Institute.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Support the Dean in the strategic and operational leadership of the Business and Accounting disciplines.

• Provide leadership in learning and teaching, curriculum quality and continuous improvement.

• Lead and mentor Course Directors and academic staff.

• Monitor academic performance, student outcomes and quality assurance activities.

• Contribute to Academic Board, committees and institutional governance.

• Build productive relationships with industry, professional accreditation bodies and external stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 and TEQSA requirements.

• Maintain an active program of scholarship and professional engagement.
  

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

Essential

• A doctoral qualification in Business, Accounting or a closely related discipline.

• Demonstrated academic leadership experience within the Australian higher education sector.

• Strong understanding of academic governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

• Experience leading learning and teaching, curriculum development and continuous improvement.

• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop academic staff.

• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.

• A demonstrated commitment to scholarship and enhancing the student experience.

Desirable

• Experience leading professional accreditation or regulatory review processes.

• Established industry, professional or academic networks relevant to Business or Accounting.

Why Join WIN?

This is an opportunity to join a growing higher education provider where academic leadership is valued and innovation is encouraged. You will work alongside an experienced leadership team and play an important role in shaping the future direction of Business and Accounting education at WIN.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

• A current curriculum vitae.

• Contact details for at least two professional referees.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Confidential Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Charles Lo, Deputy CEO and Chief Academic Officer at ••••@win.edu.au

Equal Opportunity

Wentworth Institute of Higher Education is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.