National Manager - Accreditation

Summary about this job

Detail information about job National Manager - Accreditation. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Unique opportuntity to influence the future of the Engineering sector
• A highly respected institution, with outstanding international reputation
• Combine work-life balance, with strategic input and international exposure

Michael Page are proud to be representing Engineers Australia in their search for a National Manager - Accreditation. This is a unique opportunity to offer thought leadership and influence around the future of engineering skills whilst representing Australia in the international alliance.

Client Details

As a national organisation with a growing number of international chapters, Engineers Australia is well known as the peak professional body, the trusted voice and the global home of the Australian engineering profession.

Through a sustained period of significant innovation and growth, Engineers Australia has evolved to become known as an influential membership-based organisation that not only leads and influences the engineering profession through strategic partnerships with industry and the Australian Government, but also offers an ever-growing suite of member benefits, products and services.

Description

This is a rare and rewarding opportunity that will allow you to contribute significantly to the engineering profession now and well into the future as you will be involved in establishing and upholding the quality standards used to shape the minds of students as they learn, grow and develop into tomorrow's engineering professionals.

Working both nationally and internationally, you will lead and manage Engineers Australia's accreditation function in a collaborative manner, ensuring the maintenance of rigorous accreditation outcomes which are consistent with local and international standards.

More specifically, you will lead the delivery of accreditation functions including:

• Working closely with the Operations Manager - Accreditation to deliver the operational functions of accreditation including:

• Educational institution liaison and support;
• Logistics for accreditation visits to domestic and overseas campuses;
• Accreditation reporting;
• Correspondence, records and information management;
• Secondary consultative services to universities;
• Management of the budget and financial operations of the Accreditation Centre;
• Working closely with a range of internal stakeholders in helping EA to engage with key external stakeholders to identify the changing needs of the profession and the impacts on the future role of engineering professionals and their educational needs.
• Managing key relationships with a range of external agencies such as accreditation bodies.

• Facilitating improvement and innovation, and lead change within the Accreditation Centre.

• Representing Engineers Australia at national and international forums as required.

The successful candidate will also work closely with other key internal stakeholders to engage with the tertiary sector, industry and government to advance the engineering profession.

Profile

We are seeking a committed, collaborative and driven professional with the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications are essential; PhD level or above is preferred.
• Solid and recent experience as an academic discipline leader is desirable - preferably as a Program Leader, Head of School.
• A high level of credibility in the academic community is essential.
• Experience in tertiary program accreditation and/or contributions to the development and delivery of engineering education highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic thinking and track record in driving change in support of corporate strategy.
• A track record in customer service and demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships at senior level in national and international operating environments.

Job Offer

• Attractive $ Salary Package + Super
• A great opportunity to take ownership of your work within a positive, supportive and dedicated team environment.
• Access to a range of staff benefits such as salary sacrificing/packaging, additional leave.
• A positive work/life balance with a standard 35-hour full time working week.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Peter Elwell on +61 3 9607 5693.