OVERVIEW The Team Leader – Academic Administration at Sunraysia Institute of TAFE (SuniTAFE) is a senior operational role responsible for leading high-quality, compliant student administration services. Based at the Mildura campus, this position operates in a complex vocational education and training environment with strong regulatory and audit requirements. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Administration, the role combines people leadership, risk management, and continuous improvement across key student administration functions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Lead and prioritise Academic Administration operations – Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to the student administration team – Oversee the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of student records – Manage student financial administration processes – Lead operations across student records, financial administration, and Student Management System functions – Ensure compliance with VET regulatory frameworks, funding conditions, and internal policies – Maintain audit readiness at all times – Identify, manage, and escalate operational, compliance, and contractual risks – Provide informed recommendations to senior leadership – Drive continuous improvement by reviewing processes, implementing enhancements, and embedding standard operating procedures – Engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure integrated, end-to-end student administration services REQUIREMENTS – Valid Working with Children Check (Employee) – Criminal Record Check less than six months old – Ability to meet child safety obligations, including completion of Child Safe Training – Submission of a CV or resume – Submission of a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (maximum two pages) WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Academic administration is critical to the integrity, funding, and regulatory standing of vocational education providers. In this role, you help ensure that student records, financial processes, and system data are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready at all times. Strong leadership in this function directly supports positive student experiences, institutional credibility, and sustainable delivery of education and training. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Carefully review the Position Description and Key Selection Criteria and address each one clearly in your cover letter – Use specific examples that demonstrate your experience leading teams in student administration or compliance-focused environments – Highlight your experience with regulatory frameworks, audits, or risk management if applicable – Demonstrate your approach to continuous improvement and process standardisation using real workplace examples – Ensure all mandatory checks and documents are current and ready before submitting your application – Submit your application well before the closing date to avoid technical or administrative delays