Charles Sturt University and Navitas have established the Charles Sturt University Melbourne campus, located in the heart of Melbourne CBD. This dynamic partnership brings together two leading education providers to create a vibrant tertiary experience like no other, offering students an engaging and exceptional educational experience.

About the Role: Charles Sturt University Sydney is seeking a highly qualified, passionate, and dedicated Academic Manager for the Health courses to contribute to the ongoing academic excellence, development, and growth of our postgraduate programs.

In this pivotal role, you will inspire and prepare the next generation of health professionals by delivering high-quality teaching and providing strong academic leadership and support to students. You will play a key role in fostering student success and ensuring a positive, engaging, and industry-relevant learning experience throughout the course.

Working collaboratively within a diverse and inclusive academic environment, you will contribute to curriculum delivery, academic quality, industry engagement, and continuous improvement, helping shape the future of Health education and ensuring our programs remain responsive to the evolving needs of the health sector.

Charles Sturt University Sydney is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally safe learning environment for all students, including First Nations students, and we are seeking a candidate who shares this commitment. This is a face-to-face position based at the Sydney campus.

This is a part-time position at 0.6 FTE (equivalent to 3 days per week).

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain an inclusive, diverse, and culturally safe learning environment where all Health students feel supported, engaged, respected, and valued.
• Provide high-quality, student-centred teaching across the health postgraduate programs, using contemporary and engaging approaches including lectures, presentations, tutorials, group activities, case studies, and authentic assessments.
• Lead and continuously enhance teaching and learning practices by reflecting on delivery, responding to student and peer feedback, and implementing evidence-informed approaches to improve student engagement and outcomes.
• Provide academic leadership and oversight of course and subject delivery, ensuring assessment and learning experiences are aligned with course requirements, academic standards, and industry expectations.
• Provide academic guidance, mentoring, and ongoing support to students, including advice on study strategies, academic progression, professional development, and successful completion of their studies.
• Assess student work fairly and consistently, provide timely and constructive feedback, and maintain accurate academic records, including student progress and study plans where required.
• Develop and maintain strong connections with CSU Course Director for Master of health (PP), Health industry, professional bodies to ensure Health Courses remain contemporary, relevant, and responsive to emerging workforce needs.
• Engage in scholarly and professional activities in accordance with the CSU Scholarly Activity Framework, incorporating contemporary research and industry knowledge into teaching and sharing good practice with colleagues.
• Provide academic leadership and support to teaching staff, ensuring effective subject delivery, consistent academic standards, and compliance with CSU and Navitas requirements.
• Recruit, induct, mentor, and support new Health teaching staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing academic team.
• Support and contribute to course review, accreditation requirements, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activities of Health programs.
• Participate in professional development and maintain current knowledge of emerging trends, research, technologies, workforce developments, and professional practice within the health sector.

Qualifications and selection criteria

• A PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification in Health, Health Management, Public Health, or a related discipline, with demonstrated university level teaching experience in a relevant Health field.
• A minimum of five years’ relevant professional or industry experience in Health or a related field, with the ability to integrate contemporary professional knowledge and practice into teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver, and assess high quality student learning, with a strong commitment to student-centred, engaging, and contemporary teaching practices.
• Demonstrated academic leadership capability, with the ability to operate effectively within a complex and changing academic environment, work independently and collaboratively, and contribute to positive academic and student outcomes.
• Experience working within diverse and inclusive educational environments, with a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, cultural safety, and supporting students from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations students.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Health concepts, contemporary practice, emerging trends, and developments within the health sector, with the ability to translate current industry and professional knowledge into relevant learning experiences.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship building skills, with demonstrated ability to engage effectively with students, academic and professional staff, industry partners, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting, supporting, mentoring, and managing teaching staff, including staff induction, performance support, and fostering a collaborative academic culture.
• Evidence of engagement in scholarly activity, research, professional practice, or industry engagement, including membership of relevant professional or scholarly organisations.
• Demonstrated understanding of health curriculum and assessments, quality assurance, and contemporary approaches to teaching and learning methods.

Why you should join us:

• Joining the Charles Sturt University Melbourne team means that not only will you shape the student campus experience, you will also help foster a dynamic and supportive culture for our staff right from the beginning.
• At the core of everything we do is a commitment to fostering a student-centred learning and teaching environment. You'll find your place in our dynamic and supportive team if you are motivated by collaboration and innovation.
• Sustainability is important to us. We believe in making a difference with our actions. We're proud to be Australia's first carbon-neutral university.

Employee perks and benefits include: 

• Unlimited global career opportunities across the Navitas portfolio
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• 2 paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes
• Health & well-being packages including free counselling and well-being specialist support for employees and family members
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities.

Join us and make a lasting impact on the global higher education landscape.

If this opportunity could be your next ideal career move, we would love to hear from you!

How to apply, ensure to include: 

• Your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, highlighting your areas of expertise and demonstrating how you meet the essential selection criteria. Please also include the contact details of two referees
• Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early submission is encouraged
• Would you like some more information? We would love to hear from you.
• Contact Dr Azeem Mohammad (Adjunct Associate Professor), Academic Director (CSU-Navitas Sydney and Melbourne Campuses) via (email) [email protected]  for a confidential discussion and PD.

Important notes:

• This is a part-time position at 0.6 FTE (equivalent to 3 days per week).
• Applicants must have PR or be Australian/NZ national.
• Successful candidates will need to undergo criminal records and working with children checks.

Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F. ABN: 72 113 382 684. Charles Sturt University Sydney is operated by Navitas Pty Ltd under a service agreement with Charles Sturt University.

About Navitas 
Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. The Navitas portfolio employs over 5000 staff and supports over 60,000 students and encompasses a broad selection of partners, locations, and opportunities, including university pathway programs, English language qualifications, employment training, creative media training, and more.

Disclaimer:
Charles Sturt University Melbourne is operated by Navitas Pty Ltd under a service agreement with Charles Sturt University. All Charles Sturt University Sydney and Melbourne campus staff are employees of Navitas.