Policy and Compliance Information Officer

• Full time, continuing opportunity

• Provide support and information co-ordination to the Policy and Compliance Law Unit

• Base salary $104,633 - $113,992 plus 17% superannuation

About the opportunity 

The Policy and Compliance Information Officer supports information management in the Policy and Compliance Law team in the Office of General Counsel.  The role works with the Director, Policy and Compliance Law, Policy Manager, and Compliance Manager and their teams to support the development and implementation of multiple workstreams within projects.  They also balance this work with business as-usual information management for the Policy and Compliance Law team. 

The successful candidate will have an understanding of legal practice requirements and their intersection with policy and compliance management and will demonstrate an understanding of policy and compliance frameworks, while being skilled in a wide range of relevant software applications. In this role you will source and synthesise information to develop and deliver reports on project milestones, progress on key strategic priorities, and the operation of the policy and compliance frameworks. Your key responsibilities will be to:

• maintain, and support the development of information registers and repositories including electronic document storage, management and retrieval

• assist with coordinating multiple projects and partner with team members to support work streams and project implementation

• contribute to the development of a new Policy Register including liaising with the Legal Operations team within the Office of General Counsel

• monitor and track legislative developments relevant to the University's compliance framework and liaise with interns and lawyers to ensure that compliance obligation statements within the Legislative Compliance Register are up to date.

About you

• tertiary qualifications, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience within a multi-faceted organisation

• demonstrated organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in project/program coordination

• proven capability in developing communications and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

• experience in higher education, or an understanding of compliance frameworks, with skills in creating and using the records and systems needed to support and implement them

• excellent interpersonal skills with a strong client focus, and the ability to develop and foster collegial relationships across the University.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Kristy Fairweather, Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected]

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Sunday 24 March 2024 11:59 PM