Senior Governance Officer, Policy

University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Uom 8 - $1 25,191 - $1 35,504 py; benefits: 17% su...
Hybrid
Policy design and stakeholder engagement
Policy development process management
Drafting policy documents
Drive policy development at the University of Melbourne by managing day-to-day academic policy operations and leading policy development and review

Job Summary

  • Drive policy development at the University of Melbourne by managing day-to-day academic policy operations and leading policy development and review.
  • Provide expert advice on policy interpretation and implement improvements to ensure policies are clear, compliant, and fit for purpose.
  • The University Governance Team provides expert advice and governance support to the University Council and its subcommittees, the University Executive, and the wider university community.

Matching Summary

Drive policy development at the University of Melbourne by managing day-to-day academic policy operations and leading policy development and review.

Salary

UOM 8 - $1 25,191 - $1 35,504 p.a.; Benefits: 17% super, benefits, generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses; Bonus/Equity: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • policy design and stakeholder engagement
  • policy development process management
  • drafting policy documents
  • stakeholder consultation coordination
  • policy application advice
  • policy records maintenance
  • interpreting legislation and standards

Nice-to-have

  • knowledge of Australian higher education regulation
  • flexible hybrid work environment

Key Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in higher education or equivalent
  • Experience designing, reviewing, and implementing policies
  • Strong track record in project-style policy work
  • Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills
  • Ability to interpret and apply legislation, standards, and complex rules
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
  • Knowledge of Australian higher education regulation (TEQSA, HESF, ESOS) or ability to acquire it
  • Up-to-date Working with Children Check

Work Rights

Must have valid work rights for Australia

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