Andrew Knight

Strategic Operations Leader | Higher Education Specialist | Campus Director | General Manager

Maroubra, New South Wales, Australia

About

Senior leader with 20+ years higher education experience in both university and private sectors. Proven success in business transformation initiatives with a track record of continuous improvement to drive speed, quality and service. Skilled in stakeholder management, strategy planning & implementation, legislative & policy compliance and people management and development.

Experience

  • Navitas (On-site)
    • Campus Director & Principal, CSU Sydney | Melbourne
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

      General Manager of Sydney and Melbourne Charles Sturt University campuses responsible for strategic leadership to ensure a thriving, student-centered learning environment, that focusses on enhancing academic programs, optimizing campus operations, and fostering a culture of excellence that supports both students and staff. With a strong emphasis on leadership and strategy, this role drives campus growth, enhances facilities, and ensures operational efficiency. By championing student success and academic excellence, it plays a pivotal role in strengthening Charles Sturt University’s presence in Sydney and Melbourne.

    • Campus Director and Principal, CSU Sydney
      Sep 2023 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Responsible for and leadership in all aspects of governance, strategic planning and implementation including realisation of growth objectives and the effective management of financial, human and physical resources.

    • Director, Admissions, Compliance and Governance
      May 2023 - Sep 2023 · 5 mos

  • Study Group (4 yrs 1 mo)
    • Director Compliance & Risk, APAC
      Jan 2022 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Head of ANZ Compliance and Quality Assurance
      Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 · 8 mos

    • Admissions Director ANZ
      Apr 2019 - Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • UNSW Australia (Greater Sydney Area)
    • Head of Admissions
      Jan 2012 - Feb 2019 · 7 yrs 2 mos

    • Student Services Manager, Australian School of Business
      Jan 2006 - Dec 2011 · 6 yrs

  • Assistant Registrar at Brunel University London
    Mar 2003 - Dec 2005 · 2 yrs 10 mos