Acknowledge Education is entering an exciting new chapter. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation, growth, and student success, we are building on our 139-year legacy to shape the future of higher education and VET in Australia. 

We deliver programs across health & community services, social work, engineering design & construction, hospitality, and the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Each year we support more than 8,000 students to achieve their goals. 

Now, under new leadership, we are strengthening our academic vision, deepening industry connections, and investing in our people. If you’re looking to make an impact in an organisation with momentum, this is the right time to join us. 

The Course Coordinator – provides academic leadership in the coordination, delivery, review, and continuous improvement of the GDECE program across both online and face-to-face modes nationally. The role has a strong focus on supporting pre-service teachers to be placement ready, working closely with the Course Coordinator Nationwide within the Academic Team, and leading a geographically dispersed team delivering the program both online and on campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Make timely decisions and quickly learn and apply policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Provide clear guidance and ongoing support to staff, adapting flexibly to change
• Provide academic and operational leadership to the Higher Education staff who deliver courses and services specific to the courses which they coordinate. 
• Contribute to the development, review and renewal of academic policies and procedures. 
• Monitor, assess and measure student progress, performance and satisfaction with academic programs. 
• Managing the operations of course(s), which includes timetabling of classes and exams, planning of resources, enrolments and RPLs, recruitment and supervision of academic and support staff, supervision of exams. 

About You: 

• Hold a Masters degree in Teaching (Birth -5 or Birth -8) or above (PhD preferred but not required)
• Qualification in Management or Educational Leadership (preferred but not required)  
• Proven academic leadership experience with strong organisational and program management skills.
• Familiarity with accreditation standard and education policies
• Strong background in curriculum development, teaching, and program coordination.
• Qualification in Management or Educational Leadership (preferred but not required)  

Why join AE 

Now is the perfect time to join Acknowledge Education. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation and growth, we’re building something special — and you can be part of it. 

• Opportunities to grow within the organisation 
• $1,500 annual professional development allowance 
• Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals 
• Health insurance discounts through Bupa 
• Be part of a fast-moving, agile private provider where decisions turn into action quickly 
• Acknowledge Education is part of UP Education group – a leading education provider: https://www.up.education/

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.