Position Number: 0037644
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Learning and Teaching Unit
Salary: UOM 9 - $139,693 - $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead academic program governance and drive policy innovation to ensure the delivery of high-quality courses that meet student and industry needs within Australia's leading medical faculty.
- Proactively integrate strategic goals into academic program frameworks, providing expert advice to senior leaders and oversee a vital function that underpins the success and delivery of our academic programs.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced policy manager to make a significant impact on academic excellence. You will lead the Academic Programs Policy and Governance team, overseeing processes that ensure our courses are of the highest quality, compliant, and aligned with strategic objectives. Working closely with the Deputy Dean, Education and other senior staff, you will drive policy implementation, provide expert advice, and manage governance activities with a focus on continuous improvement of the student experience.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Integrate strategic goals into policy development, implementation and review related to academic programs.
- Oversee development and approval of MDHS Online Education Offering.
- Oversee annual course/subject approval processes, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the Academic Programs team.
- Advise on curriculum design, collaborating with stakeholders across the University.
- Support academic program committees, drafting policy documents and driving governance best practices.
Who We Are Looking For
You are an experienced policy professional with a background in tertiary education administration. Your strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups are complemented by excellent written communication abilities. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.
- A relevant tertiary qualification and experience in governance and policymaking.
- Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring staff.
- Expertise in project management and driving strategic initiatives.
- Highly developed analytical and reporting skills.
- Knowledge of the University's systems and processes is desirable.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – Learning and Teaching Unit
The Learning and Teaching Unit is a dynamic team within the prestigious Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. We take pride in actively contributing to the Faculty's values of collaboration, compassion, respect, integrity and accountability. As part of this talented group, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of medical education through your expertise and commitment to excellence.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Brett Verity via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
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Position Description
