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Marcia Devlin AM, PhD, GAICD

Marcia Devlin AM, PhD, GAICD

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Executive Officer I Senior Public Servant | Non Executive Director I Chair I Professor I Academic

  • Education

    • Macquarie University

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      Master of Education Higher Education High Distinction

      My thesis examined university students’ conceptions and perceptions of learning.

    • Stanford University Graduate School of Business

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      Leading Change and Organisational Renewal Business/ Executive Education

    • The Australian National University

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      Bachelor of Arts Psychology, English Literature

    • La Trobe University

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      Diploma in Education Primary and Secondary Education Joint Dux

    • University of Melbourne

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      PhD Higher Education, Psychology Awarded a full Australian Postgraduate Scholarship

      My thesis examined a non-therapeutic application of an adaptation of solution-focused brief therapy (solution focused coaching) with university teachers. I know - best seller material 😉.

    • Swinburne University of Technology

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      Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology

      My thesis examined the learning of teacher education students.

    • Australian Institute of Company Directors

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      Graduate, Company Directors Course, which covers Finance, Strategy, Risk, Governance, Decision Making, Legal Environment, Board Performance

  • Experience

    • Fairfax Media

      Jan 1995 - Jan 2016
      Writer and Columnist

    • University of Melbourne

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
      Deputy Director, Melbourne CSHE I Director, Teaching and Learning Unit I Associate Professor

    • Deakin University

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2013
      Chair and Director, Higher Education Research Group I Honorary Professor

    • Open Universities Australia

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2012
      Executive Director, Academic Programs & Services

    • Federation University Australia

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2017
      Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Quality) I Centre Director

    • William Angliss Institute

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
      Academic Board Member

    • Hong Kong Council for the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications

      Jan 2015 - now
      Specialist / Accreditation Panel Member

      . Re-appointed for a third 4-year term by invitation to statutory body that also provides advisory and consultancy services to government and other agencies in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region

    • RMIT University

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
      Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) I Adjunct Professor

    • Open Colleges

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2021
      Advisory Board Member

    • Victoria University

      Jan 2018 - now
      Adjunct Professor (formerly Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor/Senior Vice President)

    • Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

      Jan 2018 - Nov 2021
      VCAA Board Member and Committee Chair

    • Curtin University

      Jan 2019 - Oct 2021
      Advisory Board Member, National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education

    • Victoria University Online

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
      Board Member

    • Melbourne Polytechnic

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
      Non Executive Director; Chair, Education Quality Committee; Member, Audit and Risk Committee

    • Queen Victoria Women's Centre

      Oct 2021 - now
      Trust (Board) Member; Member, Remuneration and Appointments and Audit and Risk Committees

      . Member of the Trust (Board), the Remuneration and Appointments and Audit and Risk Committees.. The Trust governs the Centre, including the land, services, facilities, operations and finances.. Responsible to the Minister for Women.

    • Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership

      Oct 2021 - now
      Chief Executive Officer

      . Inaugural CEO of the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership. Established this Australian-first entity that includes a legislated objective to raise public awareness around teaching. CEO of a statutory authority reporting to a Board and the department Secretary. Responsible to the Minister for Education

    • Macquarie University

      Aug 2023 - now
      Honorary Professor

    • Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

      Nov 2024 - Jan 2025
      Chief Executive Officer (Interim)

      . Interim CEO of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. Temporary role to lead the delivery of the 2024 VCE results and set up the Blacher Review and the 2025 Independent Monitor.. CEO of a statutory authority reporting to a Board and the department Secretary. Responsible to the Minister for Education

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Accredited Coach

      Growth Coaching International
      Nov 2025

    • Registered Psychologist

      AHPRA (Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
      Jan 1997

    • Registered Teacher

      Victorian Institute of Teaching
      Jun 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Marcia Devlin AM, PhD, GAICD
      Member, Order of Australia - Jan 2023 For significant services to higher education, and to women
    • Awarded to Marcia Devlin AM, PhD, GAICD
      2021 National Finalist, Career Book of the Year RSA Oceania 2021 My sole-authored book 'Beating the Odds' was shortlisted as a finalist in the RSA Career Book of the Year Awards.
    • Awarded to Marcia Devlin AM, PhD, GAICD
      2020 Top 50 Educator, Australian Higher Education The Educator 2020 I was nominated and selected in this list of people considered outstanding educators in the higher education sector.
    • Awarded to Marcia Devlin AM, PhD, GAICD
      National Finalist - Leader / Manager of the Year - Australian Institute of Management Institute of Management and Leadership Australia and New Zealand (formerly The Australian Institute of Management) 2016 As overall winner in this category for Victoria, I was a National Finalist in the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) Leadership Excellence Awards and was honoured alongside the state winners in this category from around Australia.
    • Awarded to Marcia Devlin AM, PhD, GAICD
      National Winner - Women's Agenda Leadership Awards Women's Agenda 2016 I was the national winner of the Women's Agenda leadership award in the Government/Public Sector category. This honour is awarded to the leader in the public sector who can best demonstrate growth, disruption and inclusivity in her field during the 12 months from July 1, 2015.
    • Awarded to Marcia Devlin AM, PhD, GAICD
      State Finalist - Telstra Business Woman of the Year Telstra 2016 Based on my transformative work at Federation University Australia in the digital education and student experiences spaces, I was named a 2016 State Finalist for the Telstra Business Women's Awards in the Public Sector and Academia category.
    • Awarded to Marcia Devlin AM, PhD, GAICD
      State Winner - Leader / Manager of the Year - Australian Institute of Management Institute of Management and Leadership Australia and New Zealand (formerly The Australian Institute of Management) 2016 I was the winner of the Leader /Manager of the Year in Victoria. These awards showcase individuals who have made a meaningful impact and contribution to their organisation and community, who have driven commercial success, inspired teams, championed innovation and/or made significant community contributions. The judges include esteemed business and community leaders and in their commendation, described me as a 'force of nature', impressed by my focus on inclusion and student support and my… Show more I was the winner of the Leader /Manager of the Year in Victoria. These awards showcase individuals who have made a meaningful impact and contribution to their organisation and community, who have driven commercial success, inspired teams, championed innovation and/or made significant community contributions. The judges include esteemed business and community leaders and in their commendation, described me as a 'force of nature', impressed by my focus on inclusion and student support and my commitment to staff capability and leadership development. Show less
    • Awarded to Marcia Devlin AM, PhD, GAICD
      National overall winner Campus Review / Coop Bookshop 2004 I won first prize ($10,000) in the overall category for these national writing awards. The title of my winning piece was 'The problem with plagiarism'.