Academic Governance Officer
- Governance and Risk Management, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
- Level 6, $92,964 - $100,603 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time, ongoing appointment
The Opportunity
Join our team at the University of the Sunshine Coast as an Academic Governance Officer, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our academic landscape. You will provide strategic governance advice and procedural support to the Academic Board and its Standing Committees, influencing key decisions that define our university's future. This role offers high visibility and trust, involving confidential information and direct engagement with senior staff and university executives. Responsibilities include advising on secretariat matters, managing policies, overseeing compliance activities, and fostering a culture of positive governance. You'll also provide comprehensive committee support, ensuring adherence to our established policies and procedures, all while contributing to our commitment to excellence in education and community impact. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a progressive academic environment, this is the opportunity for you.
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You will
- support effective committee operations by assisting Chairs, managing agendas and documentation, and ensuring alignment with legislative frameworks in collaboration with the Council Secretariat;
- oversee the University’s Policy Framework, ensuring accurate policy management and fostering strong stakeholder communication; and
- promote a positive compliance culture by coordinating documentation, supporting reporting processes, and contributing to internal audits.
About you
Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting the smooth operation of key university committees. You’re organised and proactive, with a keen eye for detail and a talent for managing multiple tasks, from preparing agendas to tracking action items and maintaining records. You'll play a key role within the team, contributing to the University's Policy Framework by providing expert advice and ensuring policies are up-to-date and well-communicated. You're also someone who’s committed to promoting a positive risk management and compliance culture, supporting reporting processes, and contributing to internal audits. With a collaborative spirit, you’ll play an essential role in a team that values continual improvement and drives best practices.
You will possess:
- Strong understanding of governance, management, and operations in regulated environments, with the ability to navigate complex decision-making processes, policy frameworks, compliance requirements, and the interplay between legislation, plans, and activities.
- Ability to conduct research, identify and adapt best practices in governance, risk management, and assurance, showing initiative and a drive for improvement.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to consult, engage, and communicate clearly and effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills to influence, collaborate, and build relationships across diverse groups and organisational levels.
- Highly organised with excellent prioritisation skills, able to meet deadlines and contribute positively to a collegial and supportive team environment.
- Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn government and higher education frameworks, including key legislation such as the Australian Qualifications Framework, TEQSA Act 2011, and HESF.
- Experience in contemporary information management processes and systems.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position description: 
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UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 26 May
Your completed application must include:
- a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Kylie Batten
Senior Manager, Quality Assurance and Academic Governance
Telephone: 07 5430 1250
Email: kbatten@usc.edu.au
We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.
We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.
Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.
Our Culture & Benefits:
- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
