Head of Department - Animation and Game Design - Opportunity to Make a Difference

We are currently seeking to fill the role of Head of Department in Animation and Game Design. The Head of Department has responsibility for the academic provision of quality courses and to teach within and coordinate the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Animation) & Bachelor of Creative Arts (Game Design) at the Sydney campus. 

About us

JMC Academy is a leading higher education provider of accredited qualifications in the creative industries: audio engineering and sound production, animation and games, design, film and television production, entertainment business management, and music (songwriting, performance, and production).  We have three campuses (Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney) with up to 2000 students.

Our mission is to advance knowledge and educate students in creative industry technology and related areas of scholarship, enabling them to reach their full personal and career potential. JMC provides students with a higher education that combines rigorous academic study and the opportunity to develop their professional practice with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community. JMC seeks to develop in each member of the JMC community the ability and passion to work wisely, creatively, and effectively.

About the Head of Department, Animation & Game Design

As Head of Department you are responsible for academic leadership, student retention, curriculum development and quality delivery of the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Animation) & Bachelor of Creative Arts (Game Design) and nested qualifications. Most importantly, you will be inspired by working with JMC Academy students.

Duties include:

• Providing academic leadership to academic staff in the Animation & Game Design Department,
• Maintaining a high level of academic integrity amongst your staff and students,
• Effectively and efficiently managing the delivery of the Animation & Game Design programs,
• Seeking and obtaining opportunities for students to develop their industry networks, including internships and/or volunteering,
• Working with your Head of Department peers on the Sydney campus to increase opportunities for Animation & Game Design students to work on multi-disciplinary projects, as required of the curriculum and as extra-curricular activities,
• Collaborating with your Head of Department peers on the Melbourne and Brisbane campuses to review curriculum, moderate assessments, and introduce teaching and learning and/or technological innovations into the programs,
• Continuously improving the quality of delivery of the Animation & Game Design programs, including:
• Monitoring student satisfaction with their learning experiences
• Recruiting, mentoring and supervising academic staff
• Consulting and collaborating with your peers in Sydney, and your colleagues in Melbourne and Brisbane to make positive changes to curriculum as required
• Leading by example to promote the benefit of scholarship to teaching and learning,
• Seeking out and undertake professional development as required,    
• Carrying out administrative duties as necessary to ensure sound conduct of the business of your department, and
• Representing JMC Academy positively in all your dealings.

Reporting

You report to the Dean, (based in Sydney) on academic matters and your Campus Director on day-to-day operational matters.

Key selection criteria

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or higher in Animation or Games Design, or closely related field of study

Skills and experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working at a high level creative in the animation and/or games industry
• High level knowledge of and experience in a specific field related to Animation and Games Design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working as an academic in a tertiary environment (lecturer, curriculum development)
• Ability to work in a close-knit team environment
• Well organised with excellent time management skills, and able to work with minimal supervision

Attributes:

You will be productive, constructive, creative and a critical thinker, embracing of ambiguity and change, always seeking the best experiences for your students and your staff.

Applications are invited from individuals who meet or closely approach the above selection criteria. JMC Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

Please apply via Seek by including a CV, a brief cover letter your responses to the key selection criteria. For enquiries, please email Kylie Whitney (Campus Director) [email protected]