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Senior Policy Offer

• Employment Type: Full-Time (35-hour week)
• Duration: 2 Year - Fixed Term Role  
• Remuneration: From $138,171 (+ 17% superannuation and leave loading)
• Location:  Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

Why your role matters

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Senior Policy Officer will lead a transformation project within the Division of Education and Student Experience (DESE) to create three new policies, collating and merging multiple policies within our existing suite. This position will play an integral role in managing end to end policy transformation, leading workshops, drafting policies and reviewing feedback through consultation processes. In addition, the Senior Policy Officer will provide authoritative advice and assistance to staff across UNSW and drive the implementation of this project.

The role will have significant working relationships with team members in DESE, Governance, senior UNSW staff, and the wider university community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead three major policy transformation projects from end to end, providing expert advice to inform and influence the development of the three new policies
• Engage and facilitate consultation workshops with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify synergies within current policies and develop evidence-based policy solutions that are able to be implemented University-wide.
• Undertake benchmarking and analysis to improve the new policies and the underlying processes.
• Lead the consultation process for each new policy, reviewing all feedback received across the University and make final recommendations to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Student Experience.
• Apply excellent writing skills to produce easy-to-read policies and documents
• Evaluate current policies to remove duplication and monitor the policy database to ensure the validity of policy and identify the impact of new or amended legislation.

About You:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with substantial relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience within a policy role.
• Superior analytical and written communication skills; including confidently interpreting legislation, policies and procedures and write in plain English.
• Experience in successful project and resources management and the development and communication of policies, practices and strategies, particularly in the context of change.
• Proven experience in policy analysis and review through high level research, analytical and engagement skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain effective collaborative professional relationships with University staff and external stakeholders and the ability to act with tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
• High quality research and report writing with the ability to write for a variety of audiences and an ability to analyse complex information and produce easy-to-read policies and documents.
• Ability to function effectively and independently with the capacity to take responsibility, exercise independent judgement and proactively address and resolve complex problems as they arise, including at senior levels to negotiate and agree on outcomes.

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do.  If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

To Apply: Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the selection criteria (the skills and experience in the PD) via the ‘Apply Now’ button.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Applications close: 11:55pm, Sunday 5^th May 2024

Get in Touch: Chloe Gane – Talent Acquisition Consultant

chloe.gane@unsw.edu.au   

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.