Senior Manager, Academic Standards & Integrity

• 26 days’ annual leave, including 1 for your birthday 
• Bring your financial advice expertise into a leadership role
• Work flexibly – work from home and the office each week 
• Permanent full-time position based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane 

Role

Kaplan Professional is seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager, Academic Standards & Integrity to lead academic excellence across our Higher Education portfolio, with broader oversight across vocational and continuing education programs.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving curriculum quality, academic integrity, governance, and innovation in teaching and learning. You will lead two high-performing academic teams while working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure our programs meet regulatory requirements and deliver outstanding student outcomes.

If you’re passionate about academic quality, leadership, and shaping the future of financial education, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic quality, curriculum development, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive innovation in teaching, learning, and assessment design, including the use of AI
• Oversee compliance with Higher Education standards (TEQSA) and internal policies
• Lead course reviews, accreditation, benchmarking, and academic governance activities
• Monitor student performance data and implement strategies to improve student outcomes
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to academic teams and managers
• Ensure academic integrity and consistent and effective assessment practices across programs
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support delivery, product innovation, and student experience

Requirements

• PhD in Finance, Financial Planning, Economics, Business, or a related discipline
• Significant experience in academic leadership within Higher Education
• Strong knowledge of academic governance, quality assurance, and regulatory frameworks (TEQSA)
• Experience leading online program development and delivery
• Deep understanding of the financial services sector and industry standards
• Proven ability to lead, engage, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Don't delay in submitting your application. Applications close 11^th June 2026. 

Kaplan Professional

Kaplan Professional is Australia’s major provider of financial planning, applied finance, real estate, mortgage broking, insurance & leadership online higher education, vocational education and corporate courses and programs. Our Sydney office, by Wynyard station, comprises around 150 people who work in a range of professional and academic roles. We also have staff in other locations around Australia, both in office environments and working remotely. 

Background-Check Notice & Declaration

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