Accreditation and Educational Initiatives Officer

• Salary package: From $102,136 per annum (HEW 6) plus 17% employer's superannuation contribution and annual leave loading
• Full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term appointment until September 2027
• Based at the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
• Flexible work arrangements possible

The Role
We are seeking an Accreditation and Educational Initiatives Officer to play a key role in supporting accreditation processes and advancing strategic educational initiatives across the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences.

Reporting to the Educational Governance and Initiatives Manager, and working within the broader Educational Services Team, this role will:

• Oversee the administration of end-to-end accreditation and reaccreditation processes for the faculty's courses.
• Provide advice on accreditation processes and partner primarily with academic staff, other Faculty stakeholders, and central university offices, to prepare high-quality documentation and submissions, coordinate site visits, monitor and report on ongoing review requirements, ensuring alignment with University and external standards.
• Lead and contribute to the development and implementation of strategic educational initiatives, through project planning, and undertaking benchmarking, research and development of recommendations to support decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the administration of internal and external course accreditation and reaccreditation processes across the faculty.
• Liaising with internal portfolios and external accreditation bodies to progress accreditation matters.
• Preparing and supporting documentation for accreditation submissions and monitoring accreditation status and outcomes.
• Managing key educational initiatives, including developing project plans, tracking deliverables and milestones, and identifying process improvements.
• Undertaking benchmarking and research activities to inform accreditation and strategic educational priorities.
• Providing advice to academic and professional staff on accreditation processes, standards, and policy interpretation.

About You
You are a proactive, well-organised, and detail-oriented professional with highly developed written and verbal communication skills. Your strong customer service focus enhances stakeholder engagement, and your exceptional organisational and time management abilities enable you to consistently deliver under competing deadlines. You excel in project planning and in preparing complex documentation, including reports, papers, and formal submissions.

Backed by a sound understanding of education processes, you are adept at interpreting and advising across a wide range of policies and standards. You possess excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, enabling you to work collaboratively across diverse academic and professional teams.

About Us
The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS) at Macquarie University is dedicated to advancing learning, teaching and research that improves health and wellbeing. The faculty works closely with clinical and industry partners to deliver innovative education and research outcomes.

You will be part of the Educational Services team, which provides strategic and operational support across course design, accreditation, and educational quality initiatives within the faculty.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria below.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or relevant experience.
• Experience in the preparation of complex documentation, including drafting comprehensive reports, papers, and submissions for internal and external audiences. Experience in preparing accreditation and other governance related documents is highly desirable.
• Strong project planning skills, including development, Implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of project plans and cycles.
• Experience in interpreting and providing advice and information across a range of policies and procedures. Understanding of the accreditation process within Higher Education is highly desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to deliver on competing deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a customer service focus, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within a higher education or similar complex organisational environment.
• Familiarity with accreditation frameworks, university governance, and academic policy requirements.

Role enquiries: Please contact Jyoti Singh - Educational Governance and Initiatives Manager at ***********@mq.edu.au

Submission of Applications Open Until: Sunday 6 September 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (AEDT)

Applicants must hold valid Australian work rights for the duration of this appointment.

*** Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. We also reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.

Why Work at Macquarie
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.

Our prime location is just a short walk from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Enjoy the benefits of working at a campus that offers:

• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Flexible working options
• Training and professional development
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
• Onsite vacation care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics

Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.