Academic Coordinator

Company Description

Navitas is a leading global education provider driven by a commitment to transform lives through education. It employs more than 7,000 staff to deliver programs and services to approximately 80,000 students around the world. Navitas consists of two distinct divisions: University Partnerships (UP) and Careers & Industry (C&I) divisions.

The C&I division, which represents a significant part of the Navitas portfolio, brings together niche colleges offering higher education, VET, professional development and employability skills to more than 25,000 students across 22 countries. We employ approximately 1,800 staff to deliver programs in five regions: Australasia, UK, South-West Europe, Germany/Switzerland/Austria and the US.

Navitas Skilled Futures, which is part of the C&I division, delivers the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs, and the Skills for Education and Employment Program (SEE) on behalf of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. We are also the 2021, 2022 and 2023 winners of the NSW Premier's Multicultural Community Medals.

We are committed to working with Federal and State Governments, education providers, communities, employers and industry groups to provide the language, literacy, numeracy and employability skills that meet the settlement, study and employment goals of our clients.

Job Description

Overview
The Academic Coordinator has overall responsibility for the provision of high-quality educational program delivery to all clients within a Government Services (NSF) location and is also responsible for ensuring course delivery is in accordance with NSF program contract and compliance requirements.

Objectives
• Effective, flexible, and consistently high-quality educational delivery appropriate to the local client profile within a NSF location
• Meet and exceed contract KPIs related to academic achievement and the maintenance of RTO compliance at a location
• Close collaboration with the Operations Team Leader to provide effective leadership at the location
• Contribute to Navitas’ reputation for innovation, use of technology and academic leadership.

This role travels across all our Sydney Greater West Colleges - Parramatta, Auburn & Granville 

Qualifications

Essential:
• A Bachelor of Education or Degree equivalent, and post-graduate qualifications in TESOL, or Adult Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN)/Basic Education and relevant Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)
• Significant experience in teaching adults in English programs & knowledge of EAL Curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate language programs and lead academic teams
• Demonstrated ability to use a range of technologies in program delivery
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver professional development to teachers
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in a multi- cultural learning environment
• Demonstrated awareness of a range of cultural perspectives and sensitive approaches relevant to our clients

Desirable:
• Experience working in AMEP and/or SEE programs
• Knowledge and experience in teaching and assessing using a range of language, literacy and numeracy curricula
• Knowledge of reporting frameworks such as the ACSF

Additional Information

What we can offer you:

• A fun and supportive team environment
• Career progression and development pathways
• Collegial and collaborative environment with the aim of academic excellence
• Mobility within the organisation and locations
• Health & Wellbeing packages which includes free counselling for employees and family, discounted gym membership, movie tickets, discounts on travel, accommodation and insurance
• Salary packaging and novated leasing

Diversity Equity and Inclusion:
Navitas Skilled futures, as part of Navitas, promotes and embraces an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity deliver a rich and collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and are given opportunities to thrive. 

Join our team and work committed to achieving the language, literacy, numeracy and employability skills that meet the settlement, study and employment goals of our clients.

How to Apply: 

• Submit your CV (if including a cover letter please note you can upload this on the 2nd page of the application process)
• Please note applicants are assessed upon receipt so you are encouraged to apply now.