Policy Officer – Research Data

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Administration, Research Administration support, Governance, Policy & Compliance, Research Infrastructure, Clinical/Medical Research

The Opportunity

• $106,351 - $115,103 (depending on exp.) + 17% super + leave loading
• Full-time (35 hours week), 12-month fixed term contract
• Hybrid/Flexible working arrangements

Research Technology Services are a key enabler for researchers. These services include computing, data services and researcher support. Responsibility for these services in the University’s 2025 Strategy sits with the PVC Research Infrastructure as portfolio lead.

The Research Data Experience Project (RDE) will mitigate data risks identified across the University for priority action. A key element of the project is the development and implementation of a Research Data policy suite and supporting guidance.

The Policy Officer will assist in refreshing the current policy suite and extending in specific areas, and implementing processes and resources to support its uptake by UNSW staff. You’ll work closely with RDE project team members, policy leads within UNSW Planning and Performance, stakeholders and subject matter experts, and the wider university community. The Policy Officer reports to Program Manager and has no direct reports.

The Organisation

The Division of Research at UNSW is responsible for the strategic research direction and overall research performance of the University, and in particular, maintaining and advancing the University's profile in research and research training.

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re Australia’s number one university for impact and among the nation’s Top 20 employers.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to benefits including:

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements  
• Affordable on-campus parking

Who you are

You have a relevant qualification and or experience in policy development or academic research, and can demonstrate the following Skills and Experience: -

• The development, review, and communication of policies as well as policy management processes in a large organisation.
• Successful project and resources management.
• Policy drafting, review, and analysis, through high-level research.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of audiences at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• High-quality report writing skills with the ability to write for a variety of audiences, with the ability to analyse complex information and produce easy-to-read documentation.
• Work independently with the capacity to take responsibility, exercise judgement, and proactively address and resolve complex problems as they arise.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, adapt and assimilate information quickly, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

 To Apply: If supporting policy development for the storage and use of research data is of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter including responses to Skills and Experience nominated in the Position Description via the APPLY button.

Contact:  Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Consultant e: [email protected]

Applications close: 11:55pm, Thursday 29th February 2024

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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

Advertised:14 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:29 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time