Manager Institutional Assurance

University of New England; Armidale; Hybrid; AUD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work arrangements

5 weeks annual leave + Christmas leave

Job summary

University of New England in Armidale seeks a Manager, Institutional Assurance to strengthen governance and performance. You will coordinate assurance activities, evaluate evidence and institutional arrangements, and advise senior leaders and governance bodies.

The role focuses on improving self‑assurance and regulatory compliance across UNE. The position is full-time, hybrid with relocation assistance, generous leave, and on‑campus facilities.

Qualifications

• Sound, evidence-informed approach to assurance, governance and regulatory matters
• Strong analytical judgement and ability to translate complex information into practical insights
• Collaborative approach across teams and levels of the organisation
• Ability to provide constructive challenge while supporting shared ownership of improvement
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
• Interest in continuous improvement and embedding self‑assurance into organisational life

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assurance activities across the University
• Evaluate evidence and institutional arrangements
• Provide clear, practical advice to senior leaders and governance bodies
• Identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen regulatory compliance
• Embed effective self‑assurance into everyday management and decision-making

Job description

Manager, Institutional Assurance | Governance and Assurance

Continuing, full-time

$135,213 to $144,591 per annum (HEO9) + 17% super

Salary packaging options available

Generous leave entitlements including Christmas shutdown, parental, cultural, gender affirmation & domestic violence

5 weeks annual leave + Christmas shutdown leave

Armidale based role. Flexible or hybrid work arrangements available.

Relocation assistance available

Free on campus parking

On campus state of the art sporting and athletic facilities (Sport UNE)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support

Diverse and supportive workplace with UNE Ally Network, Equity Committee, Queer Space

About the role

As Manager, Institutional Assurance, you'll play a meaningful role in how UNE understands and strengthens its own governance and performance. Working across the University, you'll coordinate assurance activities, evaluate evidence and institutional arrangements, and provide clear, practical advice to senior leaders and governance bodies. You'll identify opportunities for improvement and help ensure UNE meets its regulatory and compliance obligations with confidence. Just as importantly, you'll help build long-term capability - working with teams across UNE to embed effective self-assurance into everyday management and decision-making, so it becomes part of how the University naturally operates. It's a role that suits someone who enjoys working with complexity, values evidence-based thinking, and wants to contribute to meaningful institutional improvement.

About you

You will be a credible and thoughtful professional who brings:

• A sound, evidence-informed approach to assurance, governance and regulatory matters
• Strong analytical judgement - able to make sense of complex information and translate it into clear, practical insights
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively across different teams and levels of the organisation
• The confidence to provide constructive challenge while supporting shared ownership of improvement
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor your message for a range of audiences
• A genuine interest in continuous improvement and embedding effective assurance practices into everyday organisational life
• A genuine interest in continuous improvement and helping embed effective self‑assurance into everyday organisational practice.

About the Department

This role is part of the Governance and Assurance portfolio at UNE - a team that supports effective governance, risk management, institutional assurance and regulatory accountability across the University. The team works closely with senior leadership and plays an important role in providing the information and advice that underpins sound decision‑making at all levels. It's a small team where your contribution will be visible and valued.

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Tahlia Stace, phone: [phone], email: *******@une.edu.au.

If you require any adjustments or support to fully participate, such as an alternative format for the application form, please contact your Talent Acquisition Consultant at **************@une.edu.au or on 02 6773 3***

If you have a disability and would like a confidential conversation about working at UNE, you are welcome to contact our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team.

Please visit www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une for further information about this position and other career opportunities at UNE.

About Armidale

Armidale is an attractive and vibrant city that combines all the features of a bustling regional town centre with the tranquility of rural living. It boasts gourmet restaurants and cafes, boutique shopping, quality schools and sporting facilities. Surrounded by mountain gorges, waterfalls and national parks, Armidale's natural beauty and distinct seasons make it an ideal place to live and thrive. To find out more, visit https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/experience.

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UNE: A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

At UNE, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the unique perspectives they bring. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and empowered to contribute their best.

We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with lived experience of mental health or disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQIA+.

About Our Process

At UNE, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of this role and align with our values: Be Bold, Be Kind, Be Accountable, Be Connected. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre‑employment checks prior to commencing in this role, as indicated in the position description. This includes providing a National Police Check, Gender Based Violence Declaration and for some roles, a Working with Children Check prior to an offer of employment being made. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically excluded from applying for this position, unless a specific legal requirement applies. For more information, see UNE's Pre‑Employment Check Webpage.

Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of this position.