(HEO8) $110,291 - $123,734 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation will apply
Full-time or part-time fixed term contract available until 31 December 2025
Based in the Integration Management Office (IMO) in the Legislation and Academic Governance Domain in the Adelaide CBD
Are you a skilled professional with a proven track record in navigating complex environments and building strong collaborative relationships across teams? We’re seeking an exceptional writer to manage the end to end process of writing new policies with the ability to manage tight deadlines and competing demands.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced Policy Manager and exceptional writer to work in collaboration with subject matter experts across 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 such as HR, Finance, Marketing etc). The role will deliver the policies and procedures required to be developed between now and 1 January 2026.
Writing and editing:
- Develop and edit new policies and procedures ensuring:
- The policy development process is followed, research is undertaken and a fresh draft policy document is created in preparation for stakeholder input and approval
- Content is contemporary, fresh and in line with the Adelaide University Policy Framework, future policy suite, style guide and workplan.
- Leading and collaborating:
- Lead the development and delivery of a policy suite against an assigned portfolio from inception to implementation
- Collaborate and work closely with key stakeholders and subject matter experts, building productive and respectful relationships quickly.
- Workplan management:
- Participate in the daily check ins to ensure progress is on track and challenges escalated for resolution
- Contribute to the upkeep of information in the project management tool
- Plan and document the policy production processes and timelines in conjunction with the project team.
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 face-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.
- Proven success in meeting and managing timeline deliverables, including the ability to achieve tight timelines.
This is a unique chance to be part of a historic project, helping to shape the future of Adelaide University and gain career-defining experience. 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. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on the future of higher education in Australia, apply now to join our team.
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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 The University of Adelaide HR IMO Team hr_imo@adelaide.edu.au using job reference number 515749.
Applications close: 11:30pm, Sunday 2 February 2025
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 and 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 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.
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