Government policy Jobs at Australian Universities

Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 01-Oct-2024

Location

Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601

Salary

$112,916 - $128,026 per annum plus 17% Superannuation

Responsibilities

Design and deliver major evaluations of policies and programs.
Work with senior academic staff across the ANU.
Contribute to the school’s undergraduate and postgraduate teaching program.
Engage in professional service within ANU and the impact evaluation community.
Undertake outreach to the broader community.

Requirements

Expertise in quantitative evaluation methodologies.
Experience and/or demonstrated interest in working with governments and the not-for-profit sector.
Demonstrated track record in research excellence, including a record of publication in relevant journals and presses and/or reports for government.

Benefits

Work in Australia's leading and QS Ranked #8 University for Politics and International Relations.
Opportunity to develop close working relationships with government and not-for-profit sectors.

Notes

The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.
An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

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Dates

Opening Date: 26-Aug-2024
Closing Date: 13-Sep-2024

Location

Crawley, Perth, Australia

Salary

Base salary range: $129,497 – $137,029 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain effective relationship with key government decision makers including Ministers, elected officials, staffers and bureaucrats and identify new opportunities, risks, and emerging issues.
Collaborate with portfolio leads to promote the Universities strategic priorities with key government stakeholders.
Provide proactive advice and insights to the Vice-Chancellor and senior management on highly complex issues pertaining to the higher education sector including those requiring advocacy to government entities.

Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
Substantial relevant experience in policy and government relations.
Ability to think strategically, focus on solutions, and respond to a rapidly changing environment.
Experience in issues management and the ability to apply a risk management approach to complex problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.

Benefits

Flexible working options considered.
26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
Salary packaging options.
17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Notes

Occasional Interstate travel may be required.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

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Dates

Opening Date: 13-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 13-Oct-2024

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Salary

Total remuneration package starting from $286,000 inclusive of superannuation

Responsibilities

Lead the establishment of UNSW’s new Public Policy Institute.
Develop and implement the Institute’s strategic plan and direction.
Engage with government, industry, and community.
Position the Institute and University as a leading source of expertise in public policy.
Drive the Institute’s mission to elevate public policy education and research.
Engage across the University to deliver innovative educational and research programs.
Convene multidisciplinary collaborations with external partners.
Translate the work delivered by the Institute into real-world settings.

Requirements

Tertiary qualification with relevant experience or equivalent competence.
Outstanding record of leadership and achievement in public policy.
Nationally recognised profile and extensive networks in public policy.
Demonstrated record of leading collaborative initiatives at-scale.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Generous superannuation contributions.
Employee discounts.
Commitment to lifelong learning.
Focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places, and Healthy Culture.

Notes

The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks.
Must hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship.
UNSW is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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Dates

Opening Date: 02-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024

Location

Hobart

Salary

Total remuneration package of up to $126,637 comprising base salary within the range of $98,473 to $108,237 plus 17% superannuation.

Responsibilities

Manage the research project including preparing a project plan which identifies roles and responsibilities, timeline, and engagement approach.
Schedule project meetings and liaise with UTAS finance to arrange subcontracting of external case study partners.
Coordinate and manage stakeholder engagement with selected external case study partners, including confirming engagement activities and facilitating workshops.
Liaise with climate scientists to deliver curated climate information via factsheets, reports, and in-person presentations.
Coordinate, finalise and deliver complex reporting and strategic communications from the external case study findings.

Requirements

Experience in knowledge brokering, engaging with external stakeholders from different levels of government.
A highly developed understanding of climate change science, climate responsive decision-making and adaptation action.
An awareness of local, state and federal government governance, policy-making and decision-making.
Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, including developing and maintaining relationships and effective communication.
Experience in managing projects including planning, timeline management, delivery of milestones, contract initiation, budget preparation and management.

Benefits

17% superannuation on top of the base salary.
Opportunity to work on a significant project related to climate change and decision-making.

Notes

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 04-Sep-2024

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Business Support team at the ARDC.
Support the effective administration and operations of the organisation.
Drive Commonwealth Government planning and reporting.
Manage organisational-wide legal and contracting matters.
Oversee enterprise systems and operational policy development.
Implement risk management strategies.

Requirements

Well-honed business management skills.
Highly developed relationship management and consulting skills.
Experience in working with stakeholders across multiple institutions and government bodies.

Benefits

Participation in a collaborative and inclusive community.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Support for parents in balancing work and personal commitments.

Notes

Employment contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks.
Enquiries can be directed to Matt Dailey, Chief Operating Officer, Australian Research Data Commons.

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 30-Sep-2024

Location

Kessels Rd, Nathan QLD, Australia

Salary

$52,000 per annum (non-taxable), plus up to $1464 in relocation allowances (conditions apply)

Responsibilities

Fund an Indigenous doctorate candidate on subject matter relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation and leadership in politics.
Consider subject matter relating to Indigenous rights and recognition within public policy or international relations.
Supervised by a team including an Indigenous political science lecturer.

Requirements

Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who identify themselves as such, and are accepted by the community.
A Bachelor degree with first-class honours or second-class honours (Division A) or a Masters degree with a significant research component from a recognised institution.
A record of research or a qualification deemed comparable to a Bachelor degree with second-class honours (Division A).
Enrolment in the program must be full-time.

Benefits

Annual stipend of $52,000 (2024 rate, indexed annually) paid on a fortnightly basis and tax exempt.
Up to $1464 in relocation allowances (conditions apply).
Opportunity to research in partnership with the Griffith University Indigenous Research Unit and GUMURRII for cultural, personal, academic, and mentoring support.
Access to scholarships, grants, and funding; professional development, experience, and training; support and wellbeing services.

Notes

Interested applicants should contact Dr Bartholomew Stanford or Dr Julie Ballangarry before applying.
Selection interview required for eligible applicants before being considered for the scholarship.

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