Senior Advisor, Policy and Standards

• Be responsible for policy development and overseeing Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF) review processes, including bench-marking and compliance analysis
• Full time, continuing role based at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
• $109,673 - $116,295 per annum plus 17% superannuation

About the role

The Quality and Standards Office sits within the portfolio of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) and is responsible for quality assurance of academic operations. The Senior Advisor, Policy and Standards, works closely with the Executive Director and provides leadership and support to the University community on policy development and review, and oversees Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF) review processes.

Skills and Experience

To be the successful candidate you will have:

• A degree and extensive relevant Higher Education experience;
• Substantial experience and expertise in leading and crafting complex policy and procedure suites across various departments;
• Proven ability to provide guidance to staff within operation area in progressing policy changes
• Ability to provide high level advice to senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a complex matrix environment and balance a range of priorities and expectations;
• Proven record of developing innovative solutions and practical implementation frameworks;
• Highly developed understanding of the application and evaluation of Higher Education Regulations.

Benefits

Please click on this link for a full list of Benefits http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/working/benefits

How to Apply

Please submit the following documentation as part of your application:

• Address Key Selection Criteria 2, 3 and 6
• Current CV
• A copy of a Policy, Guideline or Framework that you have developed and a description of its purpose

Closing date: Tuesday 9^th July 11:55 pm

Position Enquiries: Peter Andreopoulos – P.Andreopoulos@latrobe.edu.au or (03) 9479 6305

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

For further enquiries on how to apply for this role, please contact Peter Andreopoulos on +61 (03) 9479 6305

To apply and to view position description please visit http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs and search for job number 558445 under current vacancies.

About La Trobe

La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria. La Trobe University turned 50 in 2017, and over the half century of its existence it has established a reputation as an innovative and accessible university, willing to take risks and take on challenges. Our teaching and research address some of the most significant issues of our time and we’re passionate about driving change through operational excellence to benefit the communities we serve.