• Based in the Integration Management Office (IMO) in the Legislation & Academic Governance Domain
• Full-time fixed term contract until 31 December 2025
• Salary range: $108,351 - $122,046 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

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 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. 

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. 

Express your interest now!

Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only demonstrating the essential criteria.

Please address your cover letter to Jessica Frisari, Recruitment Partner: IMO. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Jessica via email at jessica.frisari@unisa.edu.au. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6771.

Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 24 November 2024

To be eligible to apply for internal positions, you must either identify as an Australian Aboriginal Person, or be a current UniSA continuing, fixed-term or casual staff member at the time the position is advertised and have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of the appointment.

Please note that this position is being advertised externally via the University of Adelaide and 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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