Academic Program Manager/Lecturer – Safety & Environmental and/or Nursing

Responsibilities • Provide academic leadership and oversight for programmes in Safety & Environmental Management and/or Nursing and related disciplines. • Develop, review and maintain programme policies, procedures, curriculum and academic standards in alignment with institutional objectives and industry requirements. • Ensure programme compliance with accreditation requirements, regulatory frameworks and quality assurance standards. • Manage the academic and administrative operations of the programmes, including faculty, resources and facilities. • Liaise with university partners and overseas campuses on academic matters, programme development and student-related issues. • Establish and maintain strong relationships with partner universities, industry associations, professional bodies and industry partners. • Lead curriculum review initiatives to ensure programme relevance and continuous improvement, incorporating emerging industry trends, technologies and innovative teaching methodologies. • Provide academic guidance and support to students and faculty to achieve excellence in teaching, learning, assessment, industry engagement and student outcomes. • Serve as the key contact point for students, faculty members and external stakeholders relating to the programmes. • Support programme growth through collaboration with Sales & Marketing and Student Admissions teams on promotional activities, recruitment initiatives and outreach events. • Manage programme budgets and resources effectively to achieve operational and strategic objectives. • Teach within the programmes for up to 50% of monthly working hours while supporting programme management responsibilities. • Foster strong working relationships across departments to ensure effective problem-solving and service delivery. • Ensure all academic and student-related matters comply with prevailing regulatory requirements and organisational policies. • Support the Faculty Head in programme planning, delivery and successful commencement of academic intakes. • Perform any other duties assigned by Management. Requirements • Master's Degree or higher in Safety & Environmental Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, and/or Nursing and related disciplines • Proven academic teaching and lecturing experience at a recognised university or higher education institution is mandatory. • Minimum 5 of relevant academic, industry and/or programme management experience. • Demonstrated subject matter expertise in Safety & Environmental Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science and/or Nursing and related disciplines. • Experience in curriculum development, programme management, academic quality assurance and student development. • Preferably 7 or more years of leadership, academic management or industry experience with a credible portfolio. • Good working knowledge of prevailing regulatory requirements for Private Education Institutions (PEIs), including familiarity with CPE and EduTrust requirements. • Demonstrated success in programme development, strategic planning and budget management. • Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate faculty and staff. • Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills. • Self-driven, proactive and hands-on, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Only candidates with proven university-level teaching and lecturing experience will be considered.