Senior Governance Officer, Policy

University Health

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Base: $125,191 - $135,504 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
Hybrid
Experience designing and reviewing policies
Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
Ability to interpret legislation and complex rules
This role involves managing day-to-day academic policy operations and leading policy development and review across the University

Job Summary

  • This role involves managing day-to-day academic policy operations and leading policy development and review across the University.
  • The successful candidate will provide expert advice on policy interpretation and implement improvements to ensure policies are clear, compliant, and fit for purpose.
  • The position offers a flexible hybrid work environment, 17% superannuation, generous leave provisions, and salary packaging benefits.

Matching Summary

This role involves managing day-to-day academic policy operations and leading policy development and review across the University.

Salary

Base: $125,191 - $135,504 p.a.; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% super plus salary packaging and health services

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience designing and reviewing policies
  • Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
  • Ability to interpret legislation and complex rules
  • Manage competing priorities in tight timeframes

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of Australian higher education regulation
  • Experience with TEQSA, HESF, and ESOS frameworks
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement capabilities
  • Autonomous work style with high quality output

Key Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in higher education or equivalent experience
  • Current valid work rights for Australia required
  • Up-to-date Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain one)

Work Rights

Must have current valid work rights for Australia

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