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Pro Vice Chancellor, Education & Student Success
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Pro Vice Chancellor, Education & Student Success
Shape the future of education and student success.
Torrens University Australia is seeking an exceptional academic leader to join our Academic team as Pro Vice Chancellor, Education & Student Success.
About Us
As a Certified B Corporation, Torrens University Australia is committed to using education as a force for good. We are a rapidly growing university—agile and constantly evolving, delivering industry-connected, future-focused education that transforms lives and careers.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), this leadership role will drive the University’s strategic agenda for:
- Student success
- Educational excellence
- Graduate employability
- Learning transformation
What You’ll Lead (Key Strategic Accountabilities)
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Student Success Champion strategies that improve retention, progression, completion, and graduate outcomes.
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Academic Quality & Teaching Excellence Drive educational quality, curriculum innovation, and teaching excellence.
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Graduate Employability & Work-Integrated Learning Strengthen career readiness through industry partnerships and workforce-aligned learning.
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First Nations Education & Success Advance meaningful outcomes through culturally responsive and inclusive practice.
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Digital Learning & Educational Transformation Lead innovation in digital learning, AI-enabled education, and educational technologies.
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This is a permanent, ongoing position that may be based at any of our campus locations in: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, or Adelaide.
Who You Are
You are an accomplished higher education leader with a proven track record in:
- Driving institutional improvement
- Leading complex change
- Influencing outcomes in complex stakeholder environments
How to Apply
Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining:
- Your leadership experience
- Key achievements
- Alignment with the six strategic accountabilities outlined above.
For support with accessibility needs, email: maur.bell@torrens.edu.au
Why Join Us?
Our culture is bold, modern, and agile. We are Australia’s fastest-growing university, expanding from 164 students in 2014 to over 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and employing 2,000+ staff. In 2020, the Australian Financial Review named us among the country’s most innovative companies.
As we grow globally, we remain committed to a student-centric approach, supported by passionate colleagues who offer:
- Professional development & career progression
- Academic innovation across teaching and research
- A performing research agenda with social impact initiatives encouraging meaningful contributions that align with our mission.
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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Our Culture
At Torrens, our collective ethos is “Be Good”—committing to a better way of doing business. We thrive on:
- Diversity and collaboration
- Flexible working arrangements (with flexible hours and modalities)
- A culture that celebrates boldness, creativity, and courage
What We Offer
- A positive workplace environment fostering a global, entrepreneurial mindset
- An academic culture connected to industry & community
- Internal growth opportunities to advance your career
Learn more about great opportunities at Torrens here.
Timeline
Applications close: 29th July 2026 Job reference: R30640
For reasonable accommodations during the application process, contact: yourcareer@torrens.edu.au
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