Manager, Academic Programs, Policy and Governance

**Manager, Academic Programs, Policy and Governance**:
**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.
- 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.

You will also have:

- 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.

**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

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