Policy interpretation Jobs at Australian Universities

Dates

Opening Date: 21-Oct-2024
Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024

Location

Parramatta South Campus, Western Sydney University

Salary

HEW Level 6 $107,358 to $115,073 p.a. (comprising Salary of $90,719 to $97,238 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Responsibilities

Case management of the misconduct process, ensuring academic and non-academic misconduct is dealt with effectively and in accordance with the appropriate guidelines and procedures.
Provide professional secretariat support to ensure that the requirements of School based committees, working groups and other meetings are addressed and satisfied.
Ensure that accreditation requirements, as they relate to ‘membership bodies’, are delivered effectively.

Requirements

A relevant qualification and/or equivalent professional training and experience.
Strong case management skills with previous experience in interpreting and effectively applying policy and applicable guidelines.
Ability to exercise initiative, interpret policies and procedures, and provide advice.

Benefits

Not Available

Notes

Only Western Sydney University internal applicants are eligible to apply.
Travel to other campuses may be required when operational needs arise.
Evidence of full-time working rights in Australia must be provided at the time of application.

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Dates

Opening Date: 06-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 20-Sep-2024

Location

Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Salary

UOM 10 – $149,670 p.a. plus 17% super

Responsibilities

Establish and lead the Student Academic Misconduct Investigations team, overseeing all aspects of staff performance and ensuring investigations, deliverables and assessments are undertaken through a student-centric, procedurally fair and defensible process.
Plan and conduct complex and sensitive investigations into suspected breaches of student academic integrity, including drafting allegations, conducting interviews, obtaining statements for use in panel proceedings and preparing reports and briefs of evidence.
Provide guidance and expert advice on academic misconduct investigations and respond to queries from colleagues across the institution.
Interpret reports and data and apply knowledge of policy and integrity frameworks.

Requirements

A degree or qualification (preferably at post-graduate level) which is relevant to investigations, together with significant experience conducting internal investigations (for example in fields such as compliance, insurance, legal/law, financial services, fraud/criminal, workplace or government investigations), or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
Proven leadership experience, including the ability to motivate teams, manage priorities and drive results in a complex, high-pressure environment.
Detailed knowledge of procedural fairness, policy interpretation and navigating governance frameworks. Knowledge of current national and international research in relation to academic integrity would be highly regarded.
Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities including an ability to think conceptually and adopt a forensic approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Generous leave provisions
Salary packaging
Health and well-being services
Discounts on graduate courses

Notes

This role requires the successful candidate to 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.

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Dates

Opening Date: 05-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 19-Sep-2024

Location

Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW

Salary

Remuneration Level 6: $100,354 - $107,054 + 17% Superannuation.

Responsibilities

Deliver consistent, accurate and customer focused advice to solve diverse teaching/education related enquiries.
Apply, interpret and advise on policies, systems, rules, procedures and guidelines relevant to Teaching Support activities across the Faculty.
Coordinate and administer assessment related processes including examinations, and results processing.
Provide support for staff in the use of assessment systems. e.g. Astra and Inspera.
Coordinate and provide administrative support regarding teaching workloads for Academic staff.
Work collaboratively providing support to the wider team during peak periods.
Act as the coordinator for relevant complex processes that involve cooperation between the Schools and other administrative units.
Support school and program-specific administration needs.
Monitor, track, and report on task status to ensure time and quality metrics are met.
Provide administrative support to Teaching and Learning Committees and Program Review Committees, as required.

Requirements

Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly.
To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Benefits

Belong to a vibrant campus community.
Access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
Workplace adjustments for people with disability.

Notes

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 16-Sep-2024

Location

Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601

Salary

$112,693-$120,506 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Responsibilities

Lead research management practices and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Interpret and apply legislative requirements to manage risk and compliance in research services.
Utilize advanced MS Office Suite and Research Management systems effectively.
Organize and manage research development initiatives within the College of Asia & the Pacific.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in contemporary research management practices.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Experience with Research Management systems.
Highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead a team.

Benefits

Full-time continuing position with a competitive salary package.
17% superannuation contribution.
Opportunity to work at one of the world's leading research centers on Asia and the Pacific.

Notes

The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia.
Background check required during the recruitment process.
Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered.

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Dates

Opening Date: 05-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 20-Sep-2024

Location

Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde, Macquarie University, Dharug land

Salary

Competitive Salary (negotiable), plus 17% employer's superannuation

Responsibilities

Organising and prioritising a range of day-to-day activities such as diary appointments, coordination of travel arrangements, and scheduling and supporting meetings and key communications issued from the Office of the Vice-Chancellor.
Collaborating and partnering with key stakeholders that engage with the Office of the Vice-Chancellor.
Contributing to continuous improvement across the portfolio by analysing different operational procedures and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience
High level understanding of and experience working in the Higher Education (or similar large, complex, matrixed) environment.
Demonstrated ability to apply that understanding and experience to the delivery of high-level administration and executive support and projects requiring the development of collaborative working relationships.
Excellent analytical, research and negotiation skills appropriate to problem solving and complex planning.
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Experience in the management of a dense and fluid calendar.
Experience working with travel providers in arranging intricate multi-country itineraries.
Discretion and ability to maintain the confidentiality of communications and documents.
Experience in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, and the provision of advice and feedback to key stakeholders.
Demonstrated expertise using administrative information systems (databases/CRM) and all programs in the Microsoft Suite.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
17% employer's superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Opportunities for professional development

Notes

Criminal History Check required
Work hours may vary from time to time to accommodate business needs

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Dates

Opening Date: 06-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 20-Sep-2024

Location

Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Salary

UOM 10 – $149,670 p.a. plus 17% super

Responsibilities

Establish and lead the Student Academic Misconduct Investigations team, overseeing all aspects of staff performance and ensuring investigations, deliverables and assessments are undertaken through a student-centric, procedurally fair and defensible process.
Plan and conduct complex and sensitive investigations into suspected breaches of student academic integrity, including drafting allegations, conducting interviews, obtaining statements for use in panel proceedings and preparing reports and briefs of evidence.
Provide guidance and expert advice on academic misconduct investigations and respond to queries from colleagues across the institution.
Interpret reports and data and apply knowledge of policy and integrity frameworks.

Requirements

A degree or qualification (preferably at post-graduate level) which is relevant to investigations, together with significant experience conducting internal investigations (for example in fields such as compliance, insurance, legal/law, financial services, fraud/criminal, workplace or government investigations), or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
Proven leadership experience, including the ability to motivate teams, manage priorities and drive results in a complex, high-pressure environment.
Detailed knowledge of procedural fairness, policy interpretation and navigating governance frameworks.
Knowledge of current national and international research in relation to academic integrity would be highly regarded.
Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities including an ability to think conceptually and adopt a forensic approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Generous leave provisions
Salary packaging
Health and well-being services
Discounts on graduate courses

Notes

This role requires the successful candidate to 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.

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Dates

Opening Date: 13-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 27-Sep-2024

Location

Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Salary

UOM 6 - $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super

Responsibilities

Manage and act as Secretary for two ethics committees, providing expert advice to committee Chairs, members, and researchers to ensure research complies with external guidelines and legislation.
Provide timely support and advice to researchers on complex matters related to regulatory requirements, ethical issues, and research methodology, while maintaining accurate records in the University’s enterprise system.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Ethics Shared Service and support the development of guidance and training material for human research ethics.

Requirements

Experience in committee servicing and support, with strong oral and written communication skills to manage complex and confidential matters.
A relevant undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and extensive relevant experience.
Strong understanding of the National Statement, applicable Commonwealth and State legislation, and compliance with external regulatory bodies.
Experience interpreting and applying policy frameworks, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
Familiarity with Infonetica ERM is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

Generous leave provisions
Salary packaging
Health and well-being services
Discounts on graduate courses

Notes

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Dates

Opening Date: 16-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 30-Sep-2024

Location

Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)

Salary

From $100k-$107k + 17% superannuation & leave loading (dependent on experience)

Responsibilities

Providing high-quality admin and advisory support to stakeholders across time and attendance activities.
Monitoring and reviewing online timesheet submissions and approvals, triaging and resolving errors and non-compliance.
Reviewing and managing retrospective payment claims.
Investigating and resolving discrepancies or issues related to time and attendance submissions and records.
Offering guidance and training for new and existing users in the use of Time and Attendance, policies and compliance obligations.
Ensuring the effectiveness of Time & Attendance practices against SLAs and KPIs and participating in process improvement activities.

Requirements

Detail-oriented and attentive individual with strong administration experience.
Practiced in organizing competing priorities in a fast-paced and complex environment.
Commitment to delivering excellent client service.
Experience managing and resolving enquiries and providing support to resolve complex queries / escalate as needed.
Ability to interpret and advise on policies and to support the resolution of queries and issues.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
Strong interpersonal skills with experience in providing effective customer service support that fosters successful working relationships.
High attention to details with the ability to process employee information, ensuring relevance and compliance.
High computer literacy with the ability to use a range of software applications.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
Career development opportunities
17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

Notes

Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

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Dates

Opening Date: Not Available
Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024

Location

Parramatta South Campus, Western Sydney University

Salary

HEW Level 6 $107,358 to $115,073 p.a. (comprising Salary of $90,719 to $97,238 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Responsibilities

Responsible for case management of the misconduct process, ensuring academic and non-academic misconduct is dealt with effectively, and in accordance with the appropriate guidelines and procedures.
Provide professional secretariat support to ensure that the requirements of School-based committees, working groups, and other meetings are addressed and satisfied.
Ensure that accreditation requirements, as they relate to membership bodies, are delivered effectively.

Requirements

A relevant qualification and/or equivalent professional training and experience.
Strong case management skills with previous experience in interpreting and effectively applying policy and applicable guidelines.
Ability to exercise initiative, interpret policies and procedures, and provide advice.

Benefits

Full-time, ongoing position.
Opportunity to work in a national leader in education, research, and scholarship.
Engagement with a diverse student body and contemporary education environment.

Notes

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

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Dates

Opening Date: 17-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 24-Sep-2024

Location

Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Salary

UOM Level 5 – $83,159 – $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of the faculty’s core teaching processes, including Special Consideration, Academic Misconduct, Results entry, and ad-hoc activities as required.
Provide support for the efficient administration of academic programs including course and subject change processes and student handbook coordination.
Provide executive support for academic committees, including managing meeting schedules, attendance lists, agendas and minutes.
Contribute to overall team priorities and activities as needed; this may include supporting student events and programs and assisting with projects and administration across peak period activities.

Requirements

A relevant tertiary qualification, and experience within academic administration, or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience, education and/or training.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, as well as independently when required.
Demonstrated ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work efficiently and accurately in a busy and complex environment with large volumes of activity.
Knowledge of student information systems and tertiary education sector.

Benefits

Salary packaging
Subsidised health and wellbeing services
Fitness and cultural clubs
Myki discounts
25% discount on graduate courses for 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.

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Dates

Opening Date: 20-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 06-10-2024

Location

Ballarat, Victoria

Salary

HEW 6 - $88,421 p.a. (pro-rata) plus up to 17% superannuation

Responsibilities

Support students to interpret and navigate University policy, case manage student appeals and concerns and contribute to service improvement.
Promote and deliver Student Advocacy to students, maintain an appropriate client caseload, and build and maintain stakeholder networks.
Work with students to identify achievable outcomes and guide them in self-advocacy.
Ensure detailed and confidential client records are kept for all reported cases and provide data and reports on client interactions to the Manager.
Lead data generation and analysis within the Advocacy team.
Liaise, consult and negotiate with a wide range of staff on behalf of students.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience resolving enquiries and complaints including contributing to the resolution of issues through negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Understanding the University environment and engaging with students from diverse backgrounds.
Proven track record in a person centred, strength-based approach in a student focused environment.
Ability to liaise with a diverse range of people while navigating successfully through complex, sensitive and confidential issues.
Ability to assimilate, analyse and interpret a complex body of knowledge.
Capacity to harness personal resilience.
Valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Benefits

Part-time (0.6), continuing appointment.
Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments.
Top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment.
Commitment to responding to every applicant through The Circle Back Initiative program.

Notes

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.
For technical difficulties with the application, contact the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756.

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Dates

Opening Date: 24-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 07-Oct-2024

Location

Melbourne CBD campus

Salary

Salary HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

Responsibilities

Administration of selection and admission processes for higher degree by research (HDR) applicants.
Management and administration of the HDR scholarship and grant schemes.
Key point of contact for students and staff regarding HDR scholarship and grant schemes.

Requirements

Extensive relevant administrative experience in a complex environment.
Problem solving capacity and ability to prioritise effectively.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to identify needs, prepare guidelines, and provide advice consistent with government and university policy.
Ability to plan, develop, implement, and improve processes to support policy.
Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to interpret policy and procedures and convey these to different audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Knowledge and experience of issues associated with research in a University environment, preferably those specific to Higher Degree by Research students.
Proficiency with computers and various software packages, including Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements
Supportive work environment focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes.

Notes

Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation.

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Dates

Opening Date: 25-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 20-Oct-2024

Location

Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Salary

From $83,580 to $95,029 (HEW Level 5), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.

Responsibilities

Provide advice, customer service and transactional support to international and domestic students.
Maintain and apply knowledge of student administration and/or Student Connect policies, procedures, relevant standards, and legislation relating to international and domestic students at the University.
Undertake student administration transactional processing using a range of student administration systems.
Review, assess, communicate and follow-up student.
Process written, email, phone or in-person enquiries in a timely manner.
Ensure specialised student administration tasks are efficiently executed.
Work with other team members to resolve or escalate complex student enquiry.
Contribute to projects and initiatives that support student services, process, and systems improvement by providing feedback on work processes.
Ensure completion of regular quality assurance of work.
As required, develop, and maintain reporting regarding student administration customer service and/or transactions.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Degree or equivalent experience in customer service, business, systems, or related discipline.
Knowledge of the higher education system.
Knowledge of student customer service and/or administration processes and associated policies.
Able to contribute to continual improvement and transformation initiatives in student support services.
Experience undertaking high volume administration functions.
Familiarity with key student support and management systems.
Ability to build and manage partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.
This position requires a criminal record check.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement.
High performing team.
Access to staff benefits including flexible work options.

Notes

Role-specific Enquiries: Hina Ali, Team Leader, Enrolment via hina.ali@mq.edu.au.
General Enquiries: Orlagh Morgan, HR Administrator via orlagh.morgan@mq.edu.au.

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Dates

Opening Date: 26-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 13-10-2024

Location

Ballarat, Victoria

Salary

$70,530 p.a. (pro-rata) plus up to 17% superannuation

Responsibilities

Support the administration of co-operative placements.
Contribute to the collection and verification of student and agency documents for placement.
Support Co-operative placement financial matters including the checking and processing of provider payments.
Communicate information to students, placement providers and institutes.
Contribute to the production of student handbooks and information guides.

Requirements

Experience in the administration of placements in a Higher Education or TAFE setting.
Demonstrated administration skills, including the ability to maintain efficient and effective record keeping, filing systems and databases.
Demonstrated ability to interpret policies and procedures.
Ability to provide timely and accurate advice to a range of stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Benefits

Part-time (0.5), continuing appointment.
Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments.
Commitment to responding to every applicant through The Circle Back Initiative program.

Notes

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.
If experiencing technical difficulties, contact the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756.

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