Senior Principal Advisor, Strategy and Policy

• Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)

• This is a full-time continuing position with salary in the range $108,975.08 - $122,176.31, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.

• Contribute your exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills to a dynamic team that influences teaching and learning priorities at UQ. a world’s top 50 university.

• Leverage your project management and policy expertise to initiate impactful collaborations with a wide range of stakeholders and partners, navigating the complexities of a large institution while driving positive change.

• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity 

This role provides high-level advice and support to the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). You will conduct research, analyse data, and develop content related to higher education policy including;

• Assisting with policy matters, teaching and learning governance committees, and strategic plans.

• Collaborating with staff across UQ on teaching and learning policy, governance, strategy, and planning.

Key responsibilities 

• Conduct research on higher education policy and develop insightful recommendations, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.

• Contribute to strategic and operational plans for the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) portfolio., collaborate with stakeholders to identify policy risks and opportunities, and support working parties and committees.

• Provide expert advice on programs and activities across the portfolio, fostering positive working relationships at all levels.

• Research, compile, and format information on higher education and teaching and learning policy for diverse audiences.

• Support the Senior Manager, Governance and Reporting with monitoring key initiatives, risk mitigation, and audits.

About You  

• Possess a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (or be actively working towards one) with extensive experience or demonstrate extensive experience and management expertise in a relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

• Proven ability to understand and interpret Australian higher education policy, legislation, and teaching and learning frameworks, advising on their application within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) portfolio.

• Demonstrate a strong track record of managing complex projects within large institutions, effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders.

• Possess exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Exhibit excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, effectively communicating with a wide range of audiences both within and outside the university.

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment and will be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading.

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.

• On campus childcare options, Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day), Salary packaging options.

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section.  

• Resume 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Matthew Campbell at [email protected] . For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Applications close 5 May 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-38057). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 24 May 2024.

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