About Polytechnic Institute Australia: Founded in 2010, Polytechnic Institute Australia (PIA) is a leading Institute of Higher Education accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). With campuses in Melbourne CBD, Geelong, Parramatta and Sydney CBD, PIA is a registered provider of courses for international students through the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). We are committed to fostering a creative, supportive, and inclusive culture, PIA empowers students to achieve their professional aspirations while providing a safe and enriching learning environment tailored to real-world success. Why your role matters: PIA is a registered provider of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Business, Information Technology, Education, Behavioural Sciences and Social Work. As we continue to expand our courses, campuses and student numbers, we need additional senior academic leader to continue this drive in growth and quality. As part of a major reorganisation of the Academic Team at PIA, we are looking for exceptional academic leader to support our expanding range of courses, student numbers and campuses. The appointment will be at an Associate Professorial or Professorial level depending on qualifications and experience. The Deputy Dean (Education and Research) provides strategic leadership across the Institute’s education and research portfolios, with a strong focus on academic standards, pedagogical excellence, staff capability uplift and research quality. The role ensures alignment with institutional priorities, regulatory frameworks, and sector best practice while driving continuous improvement in learning design, teaching quality, student support, and research performance. Employment Status : Full-Time Reporting to : Dean Location: Melbourne/Geelong Campus What you’ll do: In this role, the responsibilities include the following: 1. Academic Standards, Quality and Governance Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of Academic Quality Standards across learning, teaching, and research in compliance with TEQSA standards, institutional policies, and accreditation requirements; Drive a culture of continuous improvement, data-informed decision-making, and evidence-based practice; Oversee academic assurance processes including course reviews, benchmarking, and risk management. 2. Learning and Teaching Excellence Drive excellence in teaching practice through evidence-based pedagogy and scholarship of learning and teaching (SoTL); Manage frameworks for teaching quality, peer review, and student feedback enhancement; Lead initiatives to improve student engagement, retention, and success outcomes; Champion the effective integration of educational technologies, AI tools, contemporary learning design and digital platforms consistent with strategic direction; Promote innovation in assessment design, including authentic and work-integrated learning approaches. 3. Academic Skills and Learning Support Oversee development of academic skills programs that support student success; Lead institutional academic staff development including pedagogy and teaching capability, digital literacy and educational technology proficiency, research capability and supervision skills. 4. Research Governance and Ethics Oversee robust research governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements; Provide leadership in driving research culture across the Institute; Monitor and enhance research performance using data-driven insights and metrics; Set and track research targets; Develop strategies to improve research quality, impact, and reputation. 5. Grants and Industry Partnerships Drive strategic growth in research funding, grants, and industry partnerships; Support academic staff in developing competitive grant