Team Leader, Academic Policy and Governance

Job no: 0062051
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: Science Secretariat
Salary: Level 7 – $102,338 – $110,780 p.a. plus 17% super

• Lead a team to deliver high-quality academic support and manage curriculum support functions, policy implementation, and governance in the Faculty of Science.
• Opportunity to lead policy change, collaborate closely with key stakeholders, and build effective working relationships within a prestigious academic institution.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
The Team Leader, Academic Policy and Governance manages a small team to provide academic support in the Faculty of Science, overseeing curriculum processes and policy implementation. They collaborate with stakeholders, ensure quality assurance, and maintain relationships across departments and university offices.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Effectively plan and coordinate the administration of curriculum development for academic programs within the faculty.

• Provide high-level support in major program reviews and the creation of new teaching and learning initiatives and collaborate closely with key stakeholders to enhance curriculum design.

• Lead and guide a small team, setting performance expectations, providing feedback, and documenting outcomes. Motivate, coach, and supervise staff to achieve goals, addressing poor performance and recognizing high performance.

• Act as a member of Faculty Academic Programs Committees and Course Standing Committee.

Who We Are Looking For
You will ideally demonstrate excellent customer service, strong communication skills, and the ability to interpret policies, develop procedures, and manage relationships effectively.

You will also have:

• A relevant degree, and experience in curriculum development or learning support, preferably within a higher education institution, or extensive relevant experience.

• Proficiency in quantitative data literacy, demonstrated by the capability to extract data from various systems and present it in standard formats using tools like Excel or similar software.

• Skilled in developing and reviewing administrative procedures and systems in response to changes.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – “The Faculty of Science“
The Faculty of Science has over 53,000 alumni and is one of the largest faculties in the University comprising six schools: BioSciences; Chemistry; Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences; Ecosystem and Forest Sciences; Mathematics and Statistics; and Physics.

We have over 150 years of experience in pioneering scientific thinking and analysis, leading to outstanding teaching and learning and offer a curriculum based on highly relevant research, which empowers our STEM students and graduates to understand and address complexities that impact real world issues and the challenges of tomorrow.

We aspire to engage the broader community with the impact that Science has on our everyday lives. Through the strength of our internships and research project offerings, our students are provided opportunities to engage with industry partners to solve real-world issues.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website  and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .   

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description