Academic Portfolio Manager

Online Education Services (OES)

. Drive student success by leading delivery of high-quality academic Psychology programs that support exceptional learning experiences and positive student outcomes .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeCremorne • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading high-quality Psychology programs, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and driving student success through innovative course delivery and strategic partnerships. Proven ability to manage budgets, foster team performance, and utilize data-driven insights for operational excellence.

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Postgraduate Qualification In PsychologyExperience Delivering Psychology ProgrammesProven Success Leading Operational TeamsCommercial And Financial AcumenExceptional Stakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Program InnovationQuality AssuranceGovernanceWorkforce PlanningResource AllocationBudget ManagementAnalytical SkillsStrategic ThinkingOperational EfficiencyContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

CoachingTeam BuildingEngagementAccountabilityCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationAccreditation RequirementsStudent SuccessFinancial SustainabilityStrategic Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive student success by leading delivery of high-quality academic Psychology programs that support exceptional learning experiences and positive student outcomes
Champion operational excellence through quality assurance, governance, and compliance with university and accreditation requirements
Lead and develop high-performing teams by coaching Academic Leads, fostering engagement, and building accountability and continuous improvement
Oversee portfolio performance and financial sustainability through workforce planning, resource allocation, and management of disciplinary staffing budgets
Build and strengthen strategic university partnerships with senior academic stakeholders
Identify and deliver growth opportunities through program innovation, continuous improvement, and expansion of courses and partnerships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Postgraduate qualification in Psychology is preferred; a master’s degree in psychology or a closely related discipline will also be strongly considered
Knowledge of education
Experience delivering Psychology programmes online and face to face from a university background
Proven success leading large-scale operational teams and delivering sustainable business growth within education or a corporate setting
Experience coaching managers, building high-performing teams, driving accountability, and leading workforce planning initiatives
Commercial and financial acumen, including responsibility for budgets, resource allocation, financial performance, and operational efficiency
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, including collaboration with senior executives and external partners
Highly developed analytical and strategic thinking skills, using data and insights to inform decision-making, improve performance, and identify growth opportunities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development and mentoring
OES Culture Club and events calendar
Health and wellbeing activities
Annual flu vaccinations
Paid parental leave
Purchased leave
Study assistance and leave for eligible employees
Mental health support resources and Employee assistance program (EAP)
Income protection insurance
Access to corporate health insurance rates
Access to employee benefits platform offering retail discounts and novated leasing
Inclusive and diverse work environment