Strategic Leader, Academic Policy & Governance

Times Higher Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

La Trobe University is seeking a Manager, Academic Policy and Governance in Melbourne (Bundoora Campus) to lead the development and continuous improvement of the university’s academic policy framework. You will provide authoritative strategic advice to senior leaders and governance bodies, and oversee policy reform across the university.

The role requires experience in end-to-end policy lifecycle management, strong regulatory knowledge of Australian higher education standards, and excellent

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end policy lifecycle (development to review).
• Strong knowledge of the Australian higher education regulatory environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical policy and advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the policy portfolio and roadmap.
• Oversee development and review of academic policies, procedures and standards.
• Assess implications across quality, regulatory compliance, operations, data, resourcing, equity and risk.
• Lead scheduled and post-implementation policy reviews and improvements.
• Provide strategic advice on academic policy, regulatory and governance matters to senior leaders and governance bodies.

Skills

Policy lifecycle management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Strategic advisory

Education

Relevant degree with extensive experience or postgraduate qualifications

Job description

La Trobe University is seeking a Manager, Academic Policy and Governance in Melbourne (Bundoora Campus) to lead the development and continuous improvement of the university’s academic policy framework. You will provide authoritative strategic advice to senior leaders and governance bodies, and oversee policy reform across the university.

The role requires experience in end-to-end policy lifecycle management, strong regulatory knowledge of Australian higher education standards, and excellent