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Job Summary
Dates
Now open
31 December 2025
Responsibilities
Develop and edit new policies and procedures
Manage and co-ordinate the production of Adelaide University policies and procedures
Partner with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and working groups to draft policies and procedures
Provide drafting suggestions and solutions through logical, creative, and innovative thinking
Conduct research, benchmarking, and analysis to inform policy and procedure development
Requirements
Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline (e.g. law) or extensive experience in a comparable professional writing or editing position
Experience in drafting and editing user-friendly documents
Effective communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously
High level of initiative and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Fixed term full-time position
Contribute to one of the largest changes to higher education in Australia
Shape the new Adelaide University
Work in the Legislation & Academic Governance Domain
Notes
Job no: 514299
Work type: Fixed term - Full-time
Multiple full-time fixed term contracts until 31 December 2025
Expressions of interest open for an opportunity within the Adelaide University Integration Management Office (IMO) in the Legal and Governance Domain for a Content & Policy Writer
Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the University’s safety programmes and initiatives within the School.
Take a leading role in OHS audits and degree accreditation visits, preparing and presenting evidence, interpreting criteria, developing corrective actions and closing out findings relating to safety and distributed clinical practices.
Assist work area supervisors to identify safety hazards, perform risk assessments and implement risk control measures.
Maintain current knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, compliance codes and University policies on all workplace OHS matters.
Promote incident reporting and investigation in a timely manner.
Requirements
A tertiary qualification in science, training in occupational health and safety or a related field, and relevant work experience in the higher education sector; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
Understanding of OHS audit methodology, particularly ISO 45001.
Experience working in a science teaching and research environment.
Demonstrated ability to investigate OHS problems and issues and recommend practical solutions.
Must be comfortable around animals and willing to work in and around animal areas.
Benefits
Salary packaging
Subsidised health and wellbeing services
Fitness and cultural clubs
Myki discounts
25% discount on graduate courses to staff and their immediate families
Generous leave provisions
Notes
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.