Job no: 515363
Work type: Fixed term - Full-time
Campus: Adelaide
Categories: Legal, HEO8
(HEO 8) Salary range: $110,291 - $123,734 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Full-time fixed term contract until 31 December 2025
Based in the Integration Management Office (IMO) in the Legislation & Academic Governance Domain in the Adelaide CBD
We are seeking a Policy Manager & Writer to contribute to one of the largest changes to higher education in Australia over the past 30 years and help shape the new Adelaide University.
About the role
This is an exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced Policy Manager and exceptional writer to work in collaboration with subject matter experts from The University of Adelaide (UoA) and the University of South Australia (UniSA) to develop and draft a fresh suite of contemporary policies and procedures in line with the Policy Framework for the new Adelaide University. Our vision is to be sector leading and this role will be responsible for writing fresh policy content in a fast-paced environment, managing and coordinating policy-related activities and engaging with stakeholders within an allocated portfolio (i.e. academic, corporate or other sub-portfolios).
The role sits within the Interim Central Policy Unit (ICPU) which is a dedicated team skilled in contemporary policy writing, responsible for creating and centrally managing the development of all policies and procedures for Adelaide University. The role will deliver the policies and procedures required to be developed between now and 1 January 2026.
Core Responsibilities
Writing and editing:
Develop a suite of new policies and procedures ensuring:
They follow the established policy development process that is structured to inform high-quality drafting and designed to be industry leading. The content is contemporary, fresh and in line with the Adelaide University Policy Framework, and intended style and tone. Leading and collaborating:
Lead the development and delivery of a policy suite from end to end incorporating significant stakeholder engagement. Manage and co-ordinate the high-quality production of Adelaide University policies and procedures, ensuring they are drafted, reviewed, consulted on, and submitted for approval on time. Essential Skills and Experience
Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline (e.g. law), or extensive experience in a comparable professional writing or editing position within a large complex organisation. A level of personal resilience and agility to work within a fast-paced environment and champion change management practices and advocacy. Experience in drafting and editing documents which are user-friendly and readable by a diverse range of audiences with high level detail and accuracy. Ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences and clearly articulate and present complex information in a meaningful and usable form. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced, complex environment and interact, influence, negotiate and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of the institution to achieve successful outcomes. About the new Adelaide University
The University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide are working together to create a new Adelaide University that will make transformational investments in teaching, learning, research and innovation at scale for South Australia and beyond.
The new Adelaide University will be a future-focused university, a magnet for talented staff and students alike. Combining the strengths of the University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide to deliver nation-leading curriculum and student experience, greater access to education, and world-class research excellence, the new institution will be recognised as one of the world's top 100 universities.
The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Express your interest now!
Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only.
Please address your cover letter to Hinnd Ahmadie, Recruitment Partner: IMO. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact University of Adelaide Talent Acquisition Program at using job reference number 515363 .
The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Applications will be jointly assessed by both the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide in the creation of the new Adelaide University.
Advertised: 11 Nov 2024 12:00 AM
Applications close: 25 Nov 2024 11:30 PM
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