Policy & Compliance Officer

Job Reference: 1226786
  
The Office of the Academic Registrar is a key pillar under Curtin University’s governance structure. The team ensures the University’s academic integrity is held to the upmost standards and reflects our core values of integrity, respect, courage, excellence and impact.
  
Your new role:
  
We are seeking a passionate individual to join the Office of the Academic Registrar as a Policy and Compliance Officer! In this role you will be responsible for the development, implementation and review of academic and student policies, as well as provide expert advice on policy-related enquires.
  
This position offers a diverse range of work opportunities throughout the university, ensuring no two days are the same. You will be an integral part of a supportive and collaborative team, which offers ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life, fostering a healthy work-life integration.
  
In this role, you will:

• Provide advice and guidance on student administration and compliance requirements.
• Responsible for preparing, reviewing, and implementing student-related policies and guidelines, and ensuring clear communication and documentation of policy development and changes to stakeholders.
• Monitor legislative changes and undertake comparative analyses to ensure policies and procedures are clear, current, and compliant with external legislation.
• Participate in meetings, working parties and committees and prepare reports, submissions and other documents as required.

We are looking for (the ideal candidate):

• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare high quality correspondence and documentation using clear, concise and grammatically correct language.
• High level interpersonal and verbal communications skills with the ability to develop, maintain and enhance professional working relationships across a wide range of areas and organisational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines and the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a dynamic environment.

As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered. 

Why Choose Us?
  
Our staff are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide Australia and the world with quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a friendly place where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are a part of everyday life.
                   
Our vibrant Bentley campus includes a gym, childcare, medical centre, art gallery, hotel, endless food options including a supermarket, beautiful gardens, end-of-trip facilities, accessible parking, and excellent public transport connections.

• Global Excellence: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.
• Adaptable Work Environment: Embrace flexibility with a role based at our Bentley campus.
• Rewards Beyond Salary: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) and customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise.
• Time Well-Spent: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Curtin University Leave (2 days), Study Leave, and Community Service Leave. Plus, access to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service (65 days/13-week entitlement for full-time staff).
• Recognition for Prior Service: Curtin recognises prior service for long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be* eligible if they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other recognised institution.
• Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff and students. Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy lifestyle activities. Explore Curtin’s wellbeing locations at https://tinyurl.com/mtyf3vad

For more information about our university visit www.curtin.edu.au
  
Join us!

Please provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the advert, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role. 
  
To view a copy of the Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser.
  
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Applications close: 9:30am AWST, Sunday 21 July 2024.
  
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.

If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on *************@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 90***(option 3,1), quoting the reference number.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.