Position Number: 0029326
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Learning and Teaching Unit
Salary: UOM 7 – $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Provide governance support and policy advice to enhance the quality and compliance of academic programs in MDHS.
- Contribute to impactful learning and teaching initiatives while developing expertise in university policy and governance.
- 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
The Policy and Governance Officer is a key i role supporting the implementation of academic policies and governance within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS). This role provides policy advice, governance support for learning and teaching committees, and contributes to academic program reviews and improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will apply their knowledge of university legislation and policy frameworks to enhance quality learning and teaching across the faculty.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Support learning and teaching committees and working groups in exercising their roles and responsibilities, including the provision of agendas, coordination of papers and reports, preparation of minutes, and drafting of committee and working group outputs;
- Interpret, apply, and explain policies and complex rules arising from university legislation and government standards and frameworks;
- Provide advice to the MDHS community on governance policy and matters, in particular on the role of the governing bodies and their committees and on the interpretation and application of University legislation, policy and protocols;
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. They will demonstrate strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities, along with a high level of attention to detail in managing complex information, policies, and projects. With strong organisational and administrative skills, they will efficiently prioritise tasks, work both independently and within a team, and adapt to new systems and technologies
- A relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training
- Demonstrated experience in interpreting, applying and explaining policies, guidelines, procedures and complex rules
- Demonstrated high-level written and spoken communication skills, including experience drafting, or contributing to the drafting of reports, papers, and compliance reporting
- Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
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 – Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is a diverse faculty renowned for its research excellence, teaching, training, and policy leadership across the breadth of medical, biomedical and health science fields.
Led by the Dean, Professor Jane Gunn, the faculty is Australia’s overall leader in clinical, pre-clinical and health sciences, and sits at the heart of a flourishing ecosystem of globally recognised health and biomedical organisations across Victoria. Partnerships are key to our continued success in education, research and enhancing the health and wellbeing of our communities.
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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Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
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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.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
