Our Mission
Our mission is to build human and social capital through education and is committed to producing highly skilled graduates who are ready to take their place as part of the global workforce.
Our Vision
We are a preferred global study destination for students and employees.
Our Values
In delivering our mission and vision, we are guided by the following values:
- Quality in Everything We Do
- Students at the Centre
- Diversity and Global Citizenship
- Integrity, Trust, and Respect
- Freedom of Expression
- Strong Stakeholder Partnerships.
The purpose of AAEG is to advance knowledge through the provision of affordable high-quality tertiary education and to foster an international academic environment in which students acquire life-long learning and skills that prepare graduates for their careers and professional roles in the general community.
Our Purpose
We:
advance knowledge through the provision of affordable high-quality tertiary education foster an international academic environment in which students acquire lifelong learning and skills to prepare graduates for their careers and professional roles in the general community.
To achieve this, we:
- operate, maintain and promote the delivery of higher education courses in Australia
- promote free inquiry and research among its teachers in their field of expertise, students and encourage the application of knowledge
- deliver courses of study to meet the needs of the community while paying particular attention to new and emerging fields of study
- promote the general welfare and development of students and employees of AAEG that we consider desirable for social, cultural and intellectual discourse
- actively pursue collaborative relationships with other higher education institutions nationally and internationally for the benefit of its students
- confer accredited degrees and award diplomas, certificates and other recognised awards to qualified students
- maintain our registration as an approved higher education provider
- obtain or maintain the approval of relevant governmental or statutory organisations for any undertakings or courses.
Our Governance Structure
Our Organisational Chart
Our Constitution
The Australia Advance Education Group Pty Ltd (AAEG) Board of Directors as the corporate governing body is established under the AAEG Constitution and is collectively responsible for all AAEG governance, operations and course delivery.
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Company Constitution
Statement of Financial Standing
Australia Advance Education Group Pty Ltd trading as the Sydney International School of Technology and Commerce (TEQSA PRV14311, CRICOS 03836J, ABN 746 130 55440) provides our statement of financial standing in compliance with the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.
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Financial Management Policy and Procedures
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Statement of Financial Standing (including Directors’ Declaration)
Relevant Standards in the HES Framework
The principal Standards that require us to publish information about our ‘financial standing’ are in Part A of the HES Framework: 7.3.1d and 7.3.1k and are linked to other Standards concerning corporate governance (6.2.1b, 6.2.1c and 6.2.1d) and the provision of information to students (7.2.1).
Tuition Assurance Arrangements
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) is an initiative of the Australian Government that assists students whose education provider is unable to deliver fully a course of study. AAEG is a member of the TPS scheme, and in the unlikely event that AAEG (SISTC) ceases to provide a course of study, ceases to operate as an Institute of Higher Education, or suffers a major incident affecting its operations, the TPS will assist students to find an alternative course or to obtain a refund of their unspent tuition fees.
Contact the TPS
If you are an international student and require TPS assistance, please contact the TPS.
https://www.education.gov.au/tps/international-students
Our Corporate Governing Body is our Board of Directors (Board or BoD)
Our Board of Directors
- governs and leads our activity and pursues our purpose
- discharges its responsibilities under the Corporations Law, our Constitution, the Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF) and the Education Services for Overseas Students Act (ESOS Act)
- oversees risk management and quality assurance
- delegates academic governance to the Academic Board
- approves and oversees resources
- oversees policy and planning frameworks.
Board of Directors
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Professor
James Barber
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In 2015, he retired as Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of New England. Prior to serving as Vice-Chancellor at UNE, Professor Barber was Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at RMIT University, and served three terms as Head of Department at Flinders University before taking up the position of Dean at the University of Toronto in Canada.
He is the author of more than 150 refereed journal articles and 6 books, and the winner of North America’s highest literary award for evidence-based practice, the Pro-Humanitate Medal, for his research into child welfare.
He is a former winner of the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching at Flinders University and his contribution to higher education was formally recognised in a motion by the New South Wales Parliament in 2014.
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Michael Abraham
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Mr Abraham is currently the global financial controller for one of Australia’s top 25 fastest growing companies.
During his tenure Mr Abraham has driven efficiencies and reduced risk across the company, against the background of a company growing exponentially.
He is an experienced financial controller working across many sectors over the past 19 years, and has a demonstrated ability to adapt to a variety of environments, effectively restructuring people and processes to optimise efficiency and output. He has specialist knowledge in complex financial model development.
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Mr.
Indhi Emmanuel
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Indhi has had a diverse career in private and public sectors including management roles in Australian Government agencies for over 12 years with significant responsibilities for higher education policy development and advice, quality assurance and regulation, institution and student financing, and financial accountability and reporting. He was the inaugural Chief Operating Officer at the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and recently has been an independent management/ higher education consultant.
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Mr.
Raminderjot Bedi
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Our Academic Governing Body is our Academic Board (AB)
Our Board of Directors established our Academic Board as the academic governing body responsible for academic quality, standards and governance, and the principal policy-making and advisory body on all academic matters.
Our Academic Board provides independent competent academic leadership to and oversight of all academic activity and ensures that it develops and delivers higher education that engages with advanced knowledge and inquiry and prepares students for employment or further study.
Our Academic Board is responsible for:
- learning and teaching
- academic staff
- courses
- academic policies
- monitoring and review
- integrity of qualifications
- evidence-based advice and reporting.
Academic Board
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Emeritus Professor (USyd and UTS)
Archie Johnston
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Emeritus Professor Johnston was Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and IT at the University of Sydney from 2009-17 where he developed and implemented cutting-edge education policy. He is one of Australia’s 100 most influential engineers and was the 2007 Sir John Holland Civil Engineer of the Year, and the 2007 Entrepreneurial Educator of the Year of the Business and Higher Education Roundtable. He is a Non-Executive Director of Engineering Aid Australia and STEM Teacher Enrichment Academy, an Advisor to the China Communications Construction Group, and was President of the Australian Council of Engineering Deans. He is a Fellow of Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, Engineers Australia, and the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and is an Advisory to government bodies in Australia, China, Chile, and India.
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Professor
Helmut Lueckenhausen
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Professor Helmut is a seasoned academic with extensive experience in higher education leadership, design education, and international relations. He has held various senior positions at Torrens University Australia and Swinburne University, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping academic strategy, fostering international collaboration, and promoting the arts and design. Professor Helmut’s commitment to cultural exchange and professional development is evident in his involvement with CUMULUS, the International Association of Universities of Art, Design and Media, and his participation in cultural missions and workshops across Australia, Germany, Cambodia, and Laos. His multifaceted contributions to the field of education and design are truly remarkable.
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Professor
Melody Anderson
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Professor Melody Anderson is a highly accomplished education professional with a proven track record in higher education compliance, provider registration, course accreditation, and curriculum development. With extensive cross-disciplinary experience and a focus on teacher education spanning early childhood, primary, and secondary education sectors, Melody is passionate about driving excellence in higher education. As a former Associate Dean of Education and Program Director at the University of Melbourne, Melody has led transformative projects and initiatives that have helped to shape the landscape of teacher preparation in Australia. Her leadership was instrumental in developing the Assessment for Graduate Teaching, an innovative framework that equips future educators with the skills and competencies necessary for success in contemporary classrooms.
Melody also has a pivotal role in governance and academic leadership, chairing and serving as a member of various academic and governing boards. Her leadership and expertise in strategic decision-making and policy implementation have made her a trusted leader in steering institutions toward achieving compliance, accreditation, and educational quality assurance goals.
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Emeritus Professor
Greg Whateley
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Greg Whateley brings a wealth of leadership and academic experience to SISTC. With a career spanning over five decades, Dr Whateley is well known for his contributions to higher education, arts management, business management and the innovative application of virtual pedagogy, in particular.
Throughout his career, Professor Whateley has held senior leadership positions across Australia’s most respected institutions. He has served as Head of School at Griffith University, Deputy Dean at the Queensland Conservatorium, Director at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, General Manager at the Australian Institute of Music, Principal at the Australian International Conservatorium of Music, Director of Education and Quality at the National Centre for Language Training (University of New South Wales), Dean of The College at Western Sydney University, Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Vice Chancellor at Group Colleges Australia, Chief Executive and Executive Dean at the Australian Guild of Education and Deputy Chief Executive at the Australasian Academy of Higher Education. He is currently a Visiting Professor in Thailand and Italy.
Nationally and internationally, he has contributed to educational programs and research in four states of Australia and five countries, and having 1000+ publications to his credit has cemented his reputation as a global education leader and commentator. He is currently Chair/Member of numerous Boards as well as holding numerous Fellowships.
With a deep commitment to quality management and a vision for educational excellence, Emeritus Professor Whateley’s leadership will ensure that SISTC is well-positioned to enhance impact, strengthen reputation, ensure diversity of offerings – and uphold the highest standards of teaching and learning.
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Associate Professor
Nadeera Ahangama
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Associate Professor Nadeera Ahangama currently holds the position of Associate Dean at the Sydney International School of Technology and Commerce based in the Melbourne campus. With over a decade of experience in various Australian and international higher education entities, Nadeera has served in several senior academic leadership roles before joining SISTC. Since beginning her career as a university academic in 2007, Nadeera has demonstrated a strong commitment to student-centred education. She is passionate about enhancing higher education curriculum and pedagogy to create engaging learning experiences for her students.
In 2019, Nadeera earned her PhD in Information Systems from the University of Colombo, complementing her Master’s degree in Technology Management from Staffordshire University, UK. Throughout her academic journey, she has actively contributed to academia and academic management within the fields of Information Technology and Information Systems across various national and international universities. Nadeera’s research interests extend beyond traditional boundaries, encompassing interdisciplinary areas such as Information Systems, Knowledge Management, and the social aspects of disaster management and resilience. Additionally, she has a keen interest in information technology pedagogy, reflecting her dedication to advancing teaching practices in higher education.
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Mr.
Indhi Emmanuel
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Indhi has had a diverse career in private and public sectors including management roles in Australian Government agencies for over 12 years with significant responsibilities for higher education policy development and advice, quality assurance and regulation, institution and student financing, and financial accountability and reporting. He was the inaugural Chief Operating Officer at the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and recently has been an independent management/ higher education consultant.
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Ms.
Anchal Pathak
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Anchal Pathak is the Deputy Director of Student Services at the Sydney International School of Technology and Commerce. With over 11 years of experience in student services across the higher education and vocational education sector, she brings a strong commitment to enhancing the student experience and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Anchal holds a Master of Business (Marketing) and a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Her diverse academic background and extensive practical experience enable her to lead student support services with empathy, efficiency, and a deep understanding of student needs. She plays a key role in overseeing orientation, student engagement, academic support, and wellbeing initiatives across the institution.