Policy Project Officer

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Campus Surry Hills

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Full time

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End Date: May 20, 2026 (26 days left to apply)

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R30016

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. That’s why we’re 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. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.

What’s 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 dual‑sector 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 as required. 

Draft policy amendment proposals as required. 

Legislative and standards compliance support

Apply working knowledge of governance 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 documentation required for governance committees or consultation processes.  

 Maintain accurate records version control and review schedules for policies and procedures.  

Stakeholder support and communication

Support policy owners, responsible officers and operational teams across all functional areas (Academic, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, etc).  

Respond to staff queries about policy processes, templates, formatting and document control requirements  

Assist with communications relating to policy updates or implementation.  

Who you are:

Bachelor’s 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)

To read more about the role, please click here.

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, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s 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, you’ll 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, you’ll 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 Nikeey.silwal@torrens.edu.au 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 https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog.

We’d 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 yourcareer@torrens.edu.au

About Us

As the country’s newest and fastest-growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education.

Working with us is all about working alongside over 2000 professionals passionate about career and purpose. Our staff across our campuses and head office are united by our central ethos to Be Good – by committing to a better way of doing business. 

We embrace diversity and inclusion of our staff and are committed to the attraction, retention and development of all people and support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and gender identification.

https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/careers-with-us

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