Whittier College

Full-time, Fixed Term position from February 2026 until February 2028 Salary Academic Level SE2 + Teaching Leadership Allowance $15,000 - ( Based on Qualifications) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, however, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University About You Join RMIT as a Program Manager in Building Design and lead the future of design education. In this pivotal role, you will shape and drive the academic and operational direction of our Building and Design programs, ensuring they align with RMIT's Strategic and Business Plans while staying ahead of industry trends. You will champion the creation and delivery of cutting-edge learning experiences-developing innovative curriculum, resources, and teaching solutions that inspire students and respond to the evolving needs of the design and construction sectors. As a leader, you will manage and mentor a dedicated team of educators, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and workload planning to support a collaborative and high-performing environment. You'll also build strong relationships with industry partners and work closely with colleagues across RMIT, especially academic and professional staff, to ensure our programs remain relevant, future-focused, and aligned with vocational competency standards. You will actively engage in professional activities and encourage your teaching team to maintain and grow their industry expertise. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about design, committed to educational excellence, and ready to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of building and design professionals. To be successful in this position, you'll have: Capacity to effectively lead and manage a team of staff in the design, implementation and evaluation of innovative teaching materials, products and services. Ability in ensuring current and contemporary vocational competence which meets and/or exceeds the education level being delivered and assessed. Effective organisational skills in the planning, development, implementation, operation and review of programs to achieve a quality-learning environment for students and staff. A sound knowledge and understanding of the vocational education and training sector, and of the training requirements of relevant industries and ability to meet these needs through program design and assessment. Capacity to implement strategies to cater for differing learning styles and approaches to study including gender and cultural influences, and the needs of disadvantaged groups. Highly developed interpersonal communication, leadership, negotiating and educational counselling skills that will enable success with students, industry clients, peers and management. Demonstrated skills in the use of information and communication technologies. An understanding of resource management issues, including finance, facilities, management, OHS, Equal Opportunity and Industrial Relations. Qualifications Certificate IV TAE (must) Diploma VET or above (desirable) Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. College of Vocational Education The purpose of RMIT's College of Vocational Education is to empower learners and our industry, community and government partners to succeed in the new world of work. Our five-year strategic roadmap, ALiVE@RMIT, purposefully guides everything we do in vocational education to deliver our vision: to position RMIT as a leading multi-sector provider with global impact and influence. Led by our Deputy Vice Chancellor, the College of VE is reimagining how we deliver vocational education to create unique experiences for our students and partners, so we can: lead in practice-based learning empower learners for the future of work engage industry and community at scale grow for impact and influence The College of VE is delivering impact through transformation that creates long-term change. To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Diana via email at diana.ruiz@rmit.edu.au. Position Description - VE Program Manager, Building Design If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. Close date: Sunday, 1st February 2026 About RMIT University RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university Why work at RMIT University Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice. We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings Bring Your Whole Self to Work We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond. We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins. RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant. #LI-Hybrid

Position Details Full Time | Continuing Academic Level A | $88,842 - $107,666 pro-rata plus 17% super I View Position Description Academic Level B I AU$ 113211- $133974 p.a + 17% Super I View Position Description Location: Tonsley / Kaurna Country /Australia View Candidate Brochure About the Role: Flinders University’s College of Science and Engineering is seeking a motivated academic to join our team as an Associate Lecturer/Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Critical Technologies). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to teaching and research that supports critical technologies in the national interest, including areas aligned with defence, security, and emerging engineering capability. You will contribute to the education of future-ready engineering graduates while developing a strong research profile aligned with the College’s areas of strength. In this position, you will: Plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality teaching, curriculum develop, topic coordination and accreditation across electrical and electronic engineering topics using contemporary, multi-mode teaching approaches. Undertake ethical, high-quality research aligned with critical technologies, including quality publications and external grant activity. Supervise honours and higher degree research students (commensurate with career stage). Actively participate in internal and external quality assurance and accreditation processes. This position is open to interstate candidates and relocation support is available. About You: You are an emerging or established academic with expertise in electrical and electronic engineering and a strong interest in contributing to nationally significant technology areas. You are student-focused, research-active and able to work collaboratively across disciplines and with external stakeholders. You will also demonstrate: Completion of a PhD, or equivalent qualification, in electrical and electronic engineering. Evidence of, or capacity to deliver, high-quality tertiary teaching across engineering areas relevant to critical technologies. A developing (Level A) or established (Level B) research track record appropriate to career stage, including quality publications and competitive grant activity. Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain Australian Government security clearance at NV1 level or higher. About the College of Science and Engineering At the College of Science and Engineering we believe in the power of science and engineering to solve real world problems. Our vision is to provide internationally recognised science and engineering education programs that are accessible, student centred, innovative and impactful. As well as being globally recognised for our research to advance science and engineering by creating new technologies that make our world more connected, secure, healthy, and sustainable. We seek to understand the past, but also to create the world of the future. Our College is an exciting place to research, study, and work, supported by best practice teaching methods, practical work-related learning, and advanced facilities. Why Flinders University? At Flinders University, we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to achieving gender equality in employment by identifying and removing any discriminatory employment barriers and taking action to promote gender equality in the workplace. We have been awarded Institutional Bronze Accreditation in the SAGE Athena SWAN program, recognising the University’s ongoing efforts towards achieving gender equity. Ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?  Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide. Ninety per cent of Flinders research has been ranked at ‘world standard or above’ by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options  Flexible working arrangements  Wide range of professional development activities, funds and services, such as Flinders University’s Researcher Development and Leadership Programs. Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Prescribed Conditions for Employment A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. This position may require the successful applicant to hold (or be eligible to obtain) an NV1 (Negative Vetting Level 1) Security Clearance How to Apply and Information To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal. You will be requested to nominate the position you wish to be considered for:  Associate Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Critical Technologies) I View Position Description Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Critical Technologies) I View Position Description You are required to submit a CV and a two-page Suitability Statement addressing the key position capabilities of the relevant position description.   For more information regarding this position, we strongly encourage you to please contact Professor Giselle Rampersad Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 16 Jan 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.

In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts plays a unique and influential role in nurturing future generations of performing artists, including performers, practitioners, designers, and technicians. As a QS global Top 20 ranked institution, the Academy and its Schools of Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film & Television, Music, and Theatre & Entertainment Arts form a vibrant centre of practice, production, teaching, and practice-as-research. Its outstanding reputation is reinforced by the quality of its performers and its partnerships with other centres of excellence locally, regionally, and internationally. Through international residencies, visiting artists, and alumni - including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines, the Academy is committed to training future world-class performers and practitioners. The School of Dance offers full-time programmes from sub-degree Diploma to postgraduate level (with a new doctoral degree expected to commence in 2027), together with its part-time Gifted Young Dancer Programme. In keeping with its conservatoire status, the School's philosophy is centred around performance practice and reflects the unique cultural mix of Hong Kong, emphasising both Chinese and Western traditions. Our graduates are versatile and work across genres/styles, media and forms; and the integration of core contextual knowledge and performance practice as theory and practice forms the uniqueness of the School's programmes. As part of the Academy’s senior management team, the Dean will undertake a broad range of duties at Academy and School levels. The Dean of Dance will be a highly experienced performing arts practitioner and educator who will bring high level discipline-based expertise to the Academy to ensure that the School maintains its place as a leader in dance education within the higher education sector. The Dean will be responsible to the Deputy Director (Academic) for the academic, artistic and operational management of the School. The Dean is expected to lead and shape the overall vision and academic development of the School during a period of significant and exciting development within the Academy and the higher education sector in Hong Kong. The postholder will be required to work collaboratively with colleagues in delivering the Academy’s Strategic Plan 2024-2033. The Dean will work closely with senior staff to promote innovative developments in the delivery of performing arts education, with a particular focus on the Academy’s unique strengths, including its location in a dynamic and diverse cultural metropolis, and its focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, arts technology and original creativity. The Dean will also play an important role in the development of local, regional and international partnerships in the field of dance education, building upon existing strengths and developing new areas that support the overall growth and positioning of the School. Although subject to negotiation, the expected commencement date is 1 August 2026. Key requirements: The eligible candidate should have a strong track record as a leading expert in the field of Dance, including the following attributes: Strong academic and/or professional background in dance. Strong track record of teaching, scholarly achievement and curriculum development. Demonstrated record of successful artistic, academic and administrative accomplishment in leading an academic community with diversified interests. A successful track record of leadership within an educational institution or similar performing arts based organisation. Solid knowledge of trends and developments in performing arts education, as well as an in-depth understanding of the Academy’s role and future development in the region. A strong vision for the School and its future development, alongside the Academy’s other schools and in line with the Academy’s strategic vision. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Evidence of successful outcomes in building productive partnerships with tertiary institutions, industry, and community groups. A willingness and enthusiasm to embrace, lead and manage change. Fluent in written and spoken English and preferably fluent in written and spoken Chinese/Cantonese. TERMS OF APPOINTMENT Appointment will be on a four-year renewable contract, subject to performance and mutual agreement. A gratuity payment equals up to 15% of the total basic salary earned during the contract period, may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract. The amount of gratuity payable will be the sum which, when added to the Academy’s contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, that equals 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period. Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits. The starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A non-accountable Cash Allowance will be provided to the eligible appointee. APPLICATIONS Odgers Berndtson has been appointed as the search consultant for this post. To apply, please submit a completed Application Form (https://www.hkapa.edu/job-opportunity/dean-of-the-school-of_dance), together with a cover letter, curriculum vitae and copies of academic qualifications by email to HKAPA-D_Dance@odgers.com on or before 16 January 2026. Please quote reference code 'Dn(D)' on the Application Form. HKAPA is an equal-opportunity employer Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.