HEO9 | Continuing, Full‑time
La Trobe Business School | Bundoora Campus
La Trobe University is seeking an experienced and strategically minded Manager, Quality and Accreditation to lead accreditation and quality assurance activities for La Trobe Business School.
This senior professional role is critical to shaping and embedding best‑practice quality frameworks, ensuring compliance with national and international accreditation standards, and supporting the School’s strategic objectives in a complex and dynamic higher education environment.
About the role
Reporting within the Office of the Provost, you will oversee and continuously enhance the Business School’s accreditation and quality assurance frameworks across multiple disciplines and accreditation bodies. You will provide expert advice to senior leaders, academic staff and professional teams, while leading high‑level research, data analysis, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
The role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking, operational delivery and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on translating complex accreditation requirements into effective, sustainable systems and processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and coordinating all accreditation and quality assurance activities for the Business School
- Ensuring compliance with relevant national and international accreditation bodies, including preparation of formal submissions and coordination of site visits
- Providing strategic, evidence‑based advice to senior leadership and key internal stakeholders
- Leading continuous improvement initiatives, including large‑scale data collection, analysis and reporting
- Monitoring trends, risks and opportunities in the quality and accreditation landscape to inform proactive responses
- Developing, reviewing and embedding policies, frameworks and processes aligned to sector best practice
- Representing the University in external forums, professional networks and accreditation engagements
- Building and maintaining productive relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including international partners
About you
You will be an accomplished quality and accreditation professional with strong leadership capability and a deep understanding of the higher education environment.
You will bring to the role:
- A relevant degree with extensive management experience, or postgraduate qualifications with substantial relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of knowledge and expertise
- Demonstrated experience leading accreditation and quality assurance processes, preferably within a business school or higher education context (e.g. AACSB, PRME or discipline‑level accreditations)
- Strong project and program management skills, including advanced data analysis and reporting capability
- Proven ability to think strategically, manage complexity and drive continuous improvement
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and collaborate at senior levels
- Experience preparing high‑quality documentation and providing clear, timely advice to diverse audiences
- A strong understanding of the Australian and international higher education landscape, including TEQSA, AQF and the Higher Education Standards Framework
Why join La Trobe?
At La Trobe, you’ll work in a values‑driven, inclusive and forward‑looking university where quality, innovation and impact matter. You’ll have the opportunity to influence strategic outcomes at a school‑wide level and contribute to educational excellence that supports students, academics and partners.
Benefits include:
- 17% employer‑contributed superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements
- On‑site child care facilities
- Staff study support and family fee discounts
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture at our Bundoora Campus
How to apply
Please submit your application including:
- A current CV
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
- Your responses to the key selection criteria outlined in the Position Description
Closing date: 20th February AT 11:59pm
Manager Quality and Accreditation-PD-HEO9 FINAL (3).pdf
Position Enquiries: Sally McGregor E. S.mgregor@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Melissa Magaton, Senior Talent Partner, Strategy and Senior Appointments
E: m.magaton@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter
- An up to date resume
- Response to the essential criteria
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
