Senior Academic Administration MAnager

Who we are? Torrens University Australia is a Certified B Corporation that uses business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families and communities and are on a mission to increase access to higher education and allow learners from all walks of life to chase their dreams. Our employees are a diverse group committed to impact, creativity and courage, supported by flexible working arrangements in a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation. What’s the job? The Senior Academic Administration Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for driving institution‑wide academic administration excellence through strong project management, agile leadership and business improvement delivery. The position designs and oversees scalable academic administration frameworks that support course accreditation and renewal, CRICOS applications, governance compliance and curriculum lifecycle planning. The manager balances strategic oversight with hands‑on project leadership, embeds best practices, optimises workflows and ensures that academic administration supports student success, regulatory compliance and institutional growth. Principal accountabilities Lead complex, concurrent projects that enhance efficiency, quality, compliance and scalability across academic administration. Provide strong leadership to Academic Administration Managers and staff across multiple faculties. Ensure compliance with TEQSA, ASQA, ESOS Act, National Code 2018, CRICOS and RTO Standards 2015. Identify and implement technology‑enabled solutions (e.g., Banner, Ellucian integrations, automation) to improve scalability and data integrity. Act as a trusted advisor to senior academic leaders on governance, compliance and optimisation. Monitor and report on academic administration performance against compliance and institutional objectives. Who you are? Minimum 7‑10 years’ experience in academic administration, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role. Proven ability to deliver business improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability and compliance. Extensive knowledge of higher education and VET regulatory requirements (TEQSA, ASQA, CRICOS, ESOS, RTO Standards). Experience with technology‑driven optimisation and system integrations (e.g., Banner, Ellucian, automation tools). Strong background in curriculum lifecycle management, accreditation and risk management. Proven ability to lead complex projects and transformation initiatives delivering measurable efficiency, quality and service improvements. Full‑time permanent position. Why join us? Bold, modern and agile, we’re one of Australia’s fastest‑growing universities, having grown from 164 students in 2014 to over 40,000 alumni across 115+ countries and 2,000+ staff today. As we establish a truly global university we never lose sight of our student‑centric approach and support endless opportunities for professional development and career progression. What we offer Study free in a course or degree related to your position. B Corp certified university – values‑driven and purpose‑led. Access to internal opportunities – be supported to learn, grow and move across the organisation. Hiring process We aim to provide you with the information you need at each stage of this process to help you put your best self forward. Should you have accessibility requirements, please contact for confidential support. We have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you through the recruitment process. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant. To learn more about what makes us a great place to work, visit We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. 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. Job reference R28787 Applications for this role will close on Friday 9th January . As we enter our annual shutdown period, please note that updates on your application may be delayed. We will continue to review applications as they come through, and if we identify a suitable candidate earlier, the advert may close before the listed date. #J-18808-Ljbffr