Policy and Strategy Advisor, International

Job no: 0057742
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Chancellery International
Salary: UOM 7 – $98,402 – $106,519 p.a. plus 17% super

• Project engagement and high-level analysis and research support to senior leaders
• Play a vital role in the implementation of the University’s Global objectives
• $98,402 – $106,519, 17% super, benefits and flexible hybrid work environment!

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About – Chancellery International

Led by the Deputy Vice Chancellor International, Chancellery International provides strategic guidance and expert advice for the University’s internationalisation and global engagement.

About the Role

The Policy and Strategy Advisor contributes to the Chancellery International portfolio through project engagement and through the provision of high-level analysis and research support to senior leaders, playing a vital role in the implementation of the University’s Global objectives.

The successful incumbent will prepare draft documents, briefs and develop business cases, utilising expertise in research techniques and data analysis and contribute to projects and outputs across the team. The role will also require coordination of and participation in committees and working groups.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide project and operational support, through effective research and analysis to advance the contribution of Chancellery International to the Global ambitions of the University.
• Coordinate and contribute to projects and briefs, through collaborative consultation processes. As appropriate, this may include delivery of and ongoing monitoring of outcomes.
• Proactively follow up, track and disseminate information, action items, recommendations and outcomes for allocated committees and advisory/working groups.
• Collaboratively work and engage with Faculties and within Chancellery to ensure that strategies, policies and targets are effectively delivered and reflect the University’s vision and aspirations.

About You

Your execptional interpersonal and communications skills enable you to develop effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. You possess excellent project management skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines, working autonomously and as part of a team where required. You have excellent writing skills and can produce high quality documents such as reports and briefs, handling confidential/sensitive information with discretion as required.

You will also have:

• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent mix of education and significant relevant experience.
• Ability to source and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, understand and manage complex issues and deliver timely advice and desired outcomes.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits .

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience.  Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] .

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