About the job: The Assessment Lead provides strategic and operational leadership for AI‑enabled assessment across CPA Australia’s professional development and professional programs. Reporting to the Head of Education Strategy, the role drives the implementation of a future‑focused assessment strategy, ensuring assessments are authentic, robust, compliant, and defensible. It oversees assessment design, quality assurance, and academic integrity, while embedding ethical and transparent use of AI technologies. The role also supports assessment operations, governance, and stakeholder engagement, using data and insights to continuously improve assessment practices and deliver high‑quality outcomes for learners and the profession. This is a 12 month fixed term contract. About you: You are a strategically minded assessment professional with advanced accounting expertise and experience in higher or professional education. You bring strong capability in authentic assessment design, quality assurance, moderation, and academic integrity. You have hands‑on experience using AI‑enabled assessment technologies, including marking, analytics, and integrity tools, with a clear understanding of ethical and governance requirements. You are organised, detail‑focused, and confident managing assessment operations in live environments. You build strong stakeholder relationships, translate sector insights into practice, and use data to drive continuous improvement. Key responsibilities: Develop and maintain authentic, robust, and future focused assessment solutions for L&I products. Contribute and oversea the design and rollout of new assessment methodologies, policies, frameworks, rubrics, and quality assurance mechanisms Drive alignment with global best practices, supporting continuous improvement and innovation. Oversea and support assessors and moderators with the use of AI marking tools, ensuring clarity on system outputs, limitations, and escalation pathways. Act as a frontline operational contact for assessor and moderators on technical issues during assessment windows. Develop, implement, and maintain robust assessment policies, governance structures, and assurance frameworks. Oversee and implement strategies that safeguard assessment authenticity, including the use of structured assessment design to reduce risks of plagiarism, collusion, contract cheating, and misuse of generative AI. Build strong relationships with academics, SMEs, employers, assessors, moderators, and vendors. Provide insights, reporting, and recommendations to enhance effectiveness, candidate experience, and educational impact. Why We Love Working at CPA Australia At CPA Australia, we’re proud of our vibrant, values-led culture. We live by our core values: Create Opportunity , Pursue Excellence , and Achieve Together —and they shape everything we do. Here’s what makes working here special: Inclusive culture – We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. People-first culture – Work alongside passionate, like-minded professionals who strive to be their best. Hybrid flexibility – Enjoy the balance of working from home and in the office (minimum two days onsite). Wellbeing matters – Access health and wellbeing sessions, learning labs, and a generous reward and recognition program. Supportive benefits – Paid parental, volunteer, and study leave, plus the option to purchase additional leave. Career growth – Take advantage of learning and professional development opportunities. Global mindset – Be part of a truly international organisation with over 20 offices around the world. Incentives that reward you – Participate in our annual incentive scheme. Fast-paced and purpose-driven – Thrive in a dynamic environment where your work makes a difference to our members and the profession. About Us: CPA Australia is Australia’s leading professional accounting body and one of the largest in the world. We have more than 175,000 members in over 100 countries and regions . Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national and international issues affecting the accounting profession and public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes. We are values-based organisation underpinned by the CPA Australia Way , which is our commitment to each other and a way of working. It is the foundation of our success, experienced and lived by our people, and felt by members. How do I Apply? Click Apply Now to submit your application for this opportunity. To learn more about CPA Australia and other opportunities, please visit our Careers page at https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/about-cpa-australia/work-with-us/careers
