Careers at Cadmus
Join our growing team and make your mark on the future of learning.
Make your mark on the future of learning
At Cadmus, we’re a team of mark makers shaping a new era of assessment.
Learners as well as doers, we thrive on empowering educators and students to grow and succeed at every step of the assessment process.
Join our growing team and make your mark on the future of learning.
Five reasons to join Cadmus
01.
Be part of something bigger
We’re a growing platform with a mission to deliver real impact. Play a role in making assessment smarter and more accessible for students and educators everywhere.
02.
Learn and grow quickly
As a fast-paced start-up that’s expanding globally, you’ll have the opportunity to take initiative and tackle new challenges, building on your skills every day.
03.
Work with a creative, mission-driven team
Collaborate with a resilient and diverse group of people who genuinely love what they do and know how to have fun while doing it.
04.
Embrace flexibility
Our people have the autonomy to choose how and where they work best. By trusting our team to work on their own terms, we unlock greater creativity, connection, and impact.
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Enjoy our work perks
In addition to working flexibly, our people enjoy a dedicated learning budget, all the tech and equipment they need, stock purchase opportunities, and plenty of social events and activities.
Cadmus Connect
Our people work from anywhere they choose—a location they feel most inspired, productive and energised to deliver with purpose.
We believe this innate trust and flexibility is what fuels innovation and creativity within our teams, and empowers individuals to connect with what matters most to them outside of work.
Cadmus Connect—our remote-first approach—enables our people to be their best selves in everything they do. Because when work and life are in balance, there’s no limit to what we can achieve, together.
Our values
Love learning
We’re forever curious and constantly growing. We love to learn, but we love sharing our learnings even more.
Do it with quality
We’re proud of our work and hold ourselves to high standards. We strive for the best and always look to improve.
Show you care
We’re thoughtful, kind and pour love into everything we do. We like going the extra mile for our users and each other.
Be resilient
We face challenges with a positive mindset. We adapt, learn and support each other every step of the way.
Challenge assumptions
We use first principles thinking to solve our trickiest problems. We question everything and aren’t afraid to do things differently.
Show humility
We put our customers, users and team first. We respect our unique contributions and are always open to feedback.
Our people are the heart of the Cadmus story
Together, they represent a team of innovators, each contributing a diverse set of skills and insights, and a talent for thinking outside the box. But above all, they stay curious, which keeps Cadmus evolving.
Meet our lead mark makers.
Herk Kailis
Founder and Co-CEO
Herk is the Founder and Co-CEO of Cadmus. Herk's Cadmus vision was born out of an Entrepreneurial Fellowship at the University of Melbourne in 2016, sparked by his own experiences in higher education. He embarked on a bold mission to reimagine assessment as a guided, empowering experience rather than a stressful hurdle. Under his leadership, Cadmus has become a trusted platform across leading institutions in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the US, helping students in 50+ countries thrive. Herk’s passion for meaningful innovation continues to shape the future of learning—one assessment at a time.
Brigitte Elliott
Co-CEO
As Co-CEO of Cadmus, Brigitte leads with a clear vision: to transform education at scale. With nearly a decade at the company, she has helped shape Cadmus into a trusted partner for universities and students in over 50 countries. Known for her strategic clarity and heart-led leadership, Brigitte is passionate about solving complex challenges with human-centred solutions—creating an environment where teams thrive and every student has a fair shot at success. She is driven by a deep commitment to scaling impact—building connections between educators and students that enhance learning outcomes.
Our Impact so far
key locations
talented team members
women in leadership roles
Inclusive workplace
Life-long learners
Positions at Cadmus
Full - Slack Developer
Engineering
15.07.2025
Learning Design Manager (AU)
Support
16.05.2025
Learning Design Manager (UK)
Support
16.05.2025
Learning Support Specialist
Support
15.05.2025
Learning Design Manager (UK)
Support
16.05.2025
Learning Design Manager (AU)
Support
16.05.2025
Can’t find the right role?
Interested in joining the Cadmus team but don’t see the right opportunity? Join our talent pool—we’ll keep your resume on file and let you know when a suitable role becomes available.
Get in touchHear from our team
Michael Hasten
Chief Customer Officer
"Education faces one of its greatest challenges within a world being reshaped by AI. I was drawn to Cadmus for its strong culture, people and mission—focused on improving learning outcomes as universities develop the leaders of tomorrow."
Sophie Newton
Chief Financial Officer
"I was really impressed by the calibre of people at Cadmus; smart, values-driven and deeply committed to making a difference. That culture of integrity, curiosity and collaboration was something I felt right away and it made me want to be part of the journey."
Megan Crow
People and Operations Manager
“Cadmus is an environment where collaboration thrives, innovation flourishes, and we are making a brighter future for learners around the world. It feels good to work with and learn from talented colleagues, contributing to something truly meaningful.”
Could we be your next assignment?
We’re always on the lookout for great people. If you can’t see a current opening that fits, join our talent pool and we’ll get in touch when the right opportunity comes up.