Policy Project Officer

Who we are
At Torrens University Australia making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives families communities and the world. Thats why were on a mission to increase access to higher education so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.

Just like our students our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us we give you the freedom to be bold creative and courageous with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. Weve built a culture that celebrates community collaboration and innovation where people love what they do.

Whats the job

The Policy Project Officer is responsible for providing drafting coordination and administrative support to policy owners and responsible officers across the institution. The role supports the development review and maintenance of policies procedures and associated documents in alignment with internal governance requirements and external regulatory frameworks applicable to university/non-university dualsector providers.

Principal accountabilities (but not limited to):

Policy development and review

• Support policy owners and responsible officers in the development and review policies procedures and supporting documents.

• Conduct desktop research and benchmarking activities to inform best practice for individual policies asrequired.

• Draft policy amendment proposals asrequired.

Legislative and standards compliance support

• Apply working knowledge ofgovernance and compliance practices including ability to source and interpret primary legislative documents and authoritative secondary documents

• Ensure policy documentation aligns with regulatory compliance expectations when drafting or updating content.

Administrative and workflow coordination

• Track progress of policy projects and provide administrative support to ensure timelines are met.

• Prepare briefing materials drafts and documentationrequiredfor governance committees or consultation processes.

• Maintainaccuraterecords version control and review schedules for policies and procedures.

Stakeholder support and communication

• Support policy owners responsibleofficersand operational teams acrossallfunctional areas(Academic Human Resources Information Technology Legal etc).

• Respond to staff queries about policy processes templatesformattingand document control requirements

• Assistwith communications relating to policy updates or implementation.

Who you are:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.

• Strong written communication skills including ability to draft clear accurate documents.

• High attention to detail and strong administrative capability.

• Experience in policy administration academic governance or regulatory compliance (preferably within a dual-sector or higher education institution).

• Familiarity with higher education and vocational education and training legislation is preferred including:

• Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act

• National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018

• Higher Education Support Act (HESA)

• Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF) 2021

• Outcome Standards for RTOs 2025 (and related government policies)

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This is a full-time fixed-term contract until November 2026. This role offers hybrid flexibility and is located at our Surry Hills Campus in Sydney.

Why join us
Bold modern and agile were Australias fastest-growing university going from 164 students in 2014 to 40000 alumni across 115 countries and 2000 staff 2020 Australian Financial Review named us one of the countrys most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people youll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race colour religion age ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation disability or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

What we offer:
We support your personal passions development and wellbeing to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia youll benefit from:

• Study free in a course/degree related to your position

• B Corp certified university values driven and purpose led

• Access to internal opportunities - Be supported to learn grow and move across the organisation

Hiring process:
We aim to provide you with the information you need at each stage of this process to help you present your best self. If you have any accessibility requirements please contact your recruiter at for confidential support. We are committed to ensuring an equitable barrier-free application process and have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you throughout the recruitment process.

To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work visit love to hear from you.

Job reference: R30016

Applications for this role will close on Tuesday 19th May however we may close applications earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. You can expect to hear from our Talent Acquisition team after this date with updates regarding your application.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at