Academic Committees Governance Officer

Company Description

Acknowledge Education is entering an exciting new chapter. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation, growth, and student success, we are building on our 139-year legacy to shape the future of higher education and VET in Australia. 

We deliver programs across health & community services, social work, engineering design & construction, hospitality, and the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Each year we support more than 8,000 students to achieve their goals. 

Now, under new leadership, we are strengthening our academic vision, deepening industry connections, and investing in our people. If you’re looking to make an impact in an organisation with momentum, this is the right time to join us. 

Job Description

We are looking for an organised and detail-driven Academic Committees Governance Officer to support the Academic Board and its sub-committees. This role sits at the centre of academic decision-making, ensuring governance processes run smoothly, documentation is accurate, and committees are well supported to uphold academic standards.

Working closely with the Dean, Academic Quality and the Provost, you’ll coordinate committee processes, prepare governance documentation, track actions, and ensure academic decisions are properly recorded and implemented.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll provide governance and secretariat support across a number of academic committees including Teaching & Learning, Scholarship & Research, the Board of Examiners, and Course Advisory Committees.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating academic governance calendars and meeting schedules
• Preparing agendas and high-quality committee papers
• Attending meetings and producing clear, accurate minutes and action registers
• Providing procedural advice to Committee Chairs and members
• Monitoring governance compliance with Terms of Reference and frameworks
• Supporting course approvals, assessment oversight, and academic quality processes
• Maintaining secure governance records and documentation repositories
• Assisting with governance reviews, audits, and accreditation activities

Qualifications

You’re highly organised and comfortable working in structured governance environments where accuracy and discretion are essential.

You’ll likely bring:

• Experience supporting governance committees or senior leadership groups
• Exposure to higher education administration or academic quality environments
• Exceptional written communication and minute-taking skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex documentation
• Confidence working with senior academic and professional stakeholders
• The ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion

This is a role where your work directly supports the integrity of academic decision-making and student outcomes.

Additional Information

Why join AE 

Now is the perfect time to join Acknowledge Education. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation and growth, we’re building something special — and you can be part of it. 

• Opportunities to grow within the organisation 
• $1,500 annual professional development allowance 
• Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals 
• Health insurance discounts through Bupa 
• Be part of a fast-moving, agile private provider where decisions turn into action quickly 
• Acknowledge Education is part of UP Education group – a leading education provider: https://www.up.education/

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.