Curriculum Administration Advisor

Job Reference: 1610239

About the Role:

Join the Curriculum Management and Quality team and contribute to the effective administration of Curtin’s curriculum approval processes.

Working closely with academic and professional staff, you will review and progress curriculum proposals and changes through Curtin’s established governance pathways, ensuring submissions are complete, compliant, high quality, and ready for Faculty and central committee consideration and implementation.

As a Curriculum Administration Advisor, you will provide advice and assistance to academic and professional staff on curriculum administration, policy, quality and compliance. You will support the use of Curtin’s Curriculum Management System (Akari) and contribute to the ongoing management of curriculum processes, documentation and approval workflows.

The role is responsible for reviewing curriculum proposals and changes, determining the appropriate approval pathway, and preparing and coordinating documentation for Faculty and central committees.

You will undertake quality assurance and compliance checking of curriculum and committee documentation, whilst exercising judgment, to ensure alignment with University policy, procedures and relevant legislation, and to support accurate system configuration, publication‑ready information and sound governance outcomes.

You will support the effective implementation of approved curriculum changes across Curtin systems, ensuring changes are implemented accurately, remain compliant, and support the accurate administration of students.

Please note: this role focuses on curriculum administration, quality and compliance rather than curriculum design or academic content development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide advice and assistance to academic and professional staff on curriculum administration, policy, quality and compliance
• Support staff in using Akari to manage curriculum proposals and changes through the approval process
• Review curriculum proposals and changes to ensure they are complete and compliant with University policies, procedures and deadlines and ready for committee consideration
• Prepare, check and finalise documentation for Faculty Courses Committee and central committee agendas
• Determine the appropriate approval pathway for proposed curriculum change and development
• Undertake quality assurance and compliance checking of curriculum information and study package content in Curtin systems
• Represent the Curriculum Management and Quality team at Faculty Courses Committee meetings, providing advice on process, compliance and committee readiness
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders, represent the team at Faculty Courses Committee meetings as required, and contribute to projects consistent with the role

Who we are looking for (Selection Criteria):

• Completion of a relevant qualification and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education training
• Experience working with large database systems and information management processes, including the ability to investigate, analyse and report on data
• The ability to learn new systems and processes as required
• High level written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to manage stakeholder requests with professionalism and tact
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and achieve results
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, and to build effective working relationships with staff at all levels
• Experience maintaining standard operating procedures and templates through reviewing, interpreting and applying relevant policies, procedures and legislation
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and discretion while effectively solving problems within policy guidelines
• Desirable: experience in the higher education sector
• Desirable: experience in curriculum management and approval processes
• Desirable: experience with Student One or another student administration or curriculum management system
• Desirable: data administration experience

Role Requirements:
Office of the Academic Registrar

The Office of the Academic Registrar at Curtin University supports and facilitates the universities governance functions, with regard to both internal and external reporting requirements. The registrar's role spans both the academic and administrative processes whose duties and powers are set out in the University's statutes. These include but are not limited to: the promulgation, consistent application of, and compliance with, policies relating to students, student discipline and grievances, and student services.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

This full-time, permanent role attracts a salary package of $83,283 - $91,103 (G05) per annum, plus 17% superannuation.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages.

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), Monday, 1 June 2026

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.