Policy Officer

1 month ago

Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

**Job no**: 519302

**Work type**: full time

**Location**: Sydney, NSW

**Categories**: Governance, Policy & Compliance
- **Employment Type: Full time (35 hours per week)**:

- **Duration: 6-month contract**:

- **Remuneration: Level 7 $106,351 - $115,103 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading (effective 1**st** September 2023)**:

- **Location: Kensington, NSW**

**About UNSW**:
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. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged, and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

**Why Your Role Matters**:
The Data Risk Management Project (DRMP) is being undertaken by UNSW Planning & Performance to mitigate data risks identified across the University for priority action. A key element of the project is the development and implementation of an Information Governance Policy Suite and supporting guidance.

The Policy Officer reports to the Senior Policy Officer and has no direct reports.

**Who you are**:

- Relevant tertiary qualification with relevant experience or equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training, and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in the development, review, and communication of policies as well as policy management processes in a large organisation.
- Experience in successful project and resources management.
- Proven experience in policy drafting, review, and analysis, through high-level research.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of audiences at all levels.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
- High-quality report writing skills with the ability to write for a variety of audiences, with the ability to analyse complex information and produce easy-to-read documentation.
- Ability to work independently with the capacity to take responsibility, exercise judgement, and proactively address and resolve complex problems as they arise.
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, adapt and assimilate information quickly, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines.

**Benefits and Culture**:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

- Flexible work
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

**To Apply**: If this is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience outlined in the position description.

**Applications close**: 11.55pm, Thursday 14th September
- 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._

Position Description

**Advertised**: 31 Aug 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 14 Sep 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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