Who we are?
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.
Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do
What’s the job?
The Academic Planning Coordinator provides operational and analytical support to the Academic Administration functions across Higher Education and Vocational Education courses within Torrents Global Education (TGE).
This role involves supporting academic and business planning, data analytics and intelligence initiatives that inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement across the student lifecycle. Working collaboratively with academic leaders, faculty teams, and key stakeholders, the Academic Planning Coordinator ensures that academic planning, quality, and governance activities are underpinned by accurate data, sound analysis, and best practice processes that promote student success and institutional excellence.
Principle accountabilities (but not limited to):
Support business planning and intelligence systems that will provide insights that help the decision-making processes across faculty-wide academic administration operations, programs and services including the development & monitoring of data quality metrics
Support the Academic Planning Manager in the production of Business Intelligence reports and analysis of data and recommendations to meet business needs.
Produce timely Student Academic Progression reports and inform internal stakeholders of any discrepancies/errors uncovered.
Contribute to the production of Class and Exam timetables.
Maintain knowledge of all Course Architectures of courses delivered within the faculties.
Who you are:
A bachelor’s degree or higher is typically required for this position, along with relevant work experience.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Higher Education or VET environment, preferably within academic administration, business intelligence, or planning.
Demonstrated understanding of TEQSA, ASQA, and ESOS compliance requirements.
Experience supporting data-driven decision-making and business process improvement projects.
Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills with attention to detail and service quality.
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and apply new systems, tools, and processes.
Experience supporting projects, administration, or process improvement activities.
Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements.
Comfortable working with data, technology, and digital platforms to support efficient workflows.
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This is a full-time permanent opportunity with hybrid flexibility to work from a campus near you and from home.
Why join us?
Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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.
What we offer:
We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you’ll benefit from:
Study free in a course/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 present your best self.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact your recruiter at Nikeey.silwal@torrens.edu.au for confidential support. We are committed to ensuring an equitable, barrier-free application process and have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you throughout the recruitment process.
To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog
We’d love to hear from you.
To ensure a fair and thorough review process, applications for this role will close on Friday 12 June.
Please note, we may close applications earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. You can expect to hear from our Talent Acquisition team after this date with updates regarding your application.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at yourcareer@torrens.edu.au
