Professor Jon Yorke joined Curtin in 2008, from the University of Plymouth (UK), where he was the Educational Development and Learning Technologies (EDaLT) Acting Head of Department and Program Director of academic development programs for new and experienced staff.

Appointed initially at Curtin as the Manager, Assessment, he took on the position of Director, Assessment and Quality Learning in 2013.  From 2016 he became the University's Academic Registrar, also holding an appointment as an Associate DVC from 2018 onwards. Towards the end of 2021 he was appointed as the Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic for a seven month period.  

Jon has overseen, led and contributed to a number of university-wide strategic initiatives spanning many facets of the student experience and teaching quality. He has a particular interest in assessment and the promotion of academic integrity. His roles uphold the University's commitment to quality, standards and academic performance. Jon is active in research and publishes in the field of quality, policy, and technology enhanced learning and assessment.