Shape the future of higher education at IHM Australia. As Quality Assurance Manager, you'll lead TEQSA compliance, Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF) initiatives, and continuous improvement to uphold academic excellence and governance standards.
Candidate-Focused Impact
This role empowers you to safeguard quality across accredited programs, ensuring every student succeeds in a compliant, innovative environment.
Purpose-Driven Role
Advance IHM Australia's mission to deliver world-class higher education. Your work directly enhances academic quality, student outcomes, and institutional reputation through robust quality assurance and risk management.
Job Description
Why Work with IHM Australia?
IHM Australia is a dynamic private higher education provider offering accredited programs in healthcare and nursing. Thrive in a supportive culture that values your expertise in higher education governance.
Higher Education Value Proposition
Enjoy meaningful impact in a sector shaping Australia's future. Lead quality culture, governance, and continuous improvement while supporting ESOS Act and National Code compliance for international students.
Quality Culture, Governance, and Continuous Improvement
Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to data-driven enhancements, institutional quality assurance, and stakeholder collaboration across academic and corporate functions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead institutional quality assurance frameworks, ensuring alignment with TEQSA compliance and Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF) 2021.
Oversee academic governance, policy development, and risk and compliance processes to support audits, registrations, and re-registrations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using quality systems and data analytics for enhanced student outcomes and operational excellence.
Manage ESOS Act and National Code requirements, including risk management for international student programs.
Engage stakeholders across academic and corporate areas to foster a culture of compliance and innovation.
Conduct internal audits, monitor performance metrics, and implement corrective actions for sustained quality assurance.
Essential Requirements
Demonstrated experience with TEQSA regulatory frameworks and supporting institutional audits, registrations, and re-registrations.
Strong understanding of HESF (Threshold Standards) 2021, including quality systems, policy governance, and data-driven improvement.
Proven knowledge of ESOS Act and National Code requirements in a higher education context.
Experience in risk and compliance management, academic governance, and institutional quality assurance.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across academic and corporate functions.
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g., quality management, education, or business).
Desired Skills and Experience
Desirable Skills and Experience
Prior leadership in continuous improvement projects within private higher education providers.
Familiarity with higher education software for compliance tracking and reporting.
Certification in quality assurance (e.g., ISO or Lead Auditor).
How to Apply
Ready to lead quality assurance in higher education? Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your TEQSA compliance experience via SEEK's "Apply Now" button. We encourage diverse candidates, including those from higher education quality backgrounds, to apply. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted promptly.
All recruitment, selection, and promotion decisions will be made based on the most qualified and experienced candidate who can meet the genuine occupational requirements of this position. HCI is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities to all suitably abled individuals without discrimination or harassment based on any personal characteristic protected under the Equal Opportunity Act. Indigenous Australians and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply for this position.
