Senior Policy Advisor
Job No.: 684009
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 22 May 2026
Remuneration: $120,138 - $132,610 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Are you ready to grow your policy expertise and take on a new challenge? The Portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Policy Advisor. In this role, you’ll deepen your expert understanding of education policy, and help shape initiatives that make a real impact. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, contribute to policy development, and collaborate across teams to support key priorities in education.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide expert advice on a wide range of education policy matters
- Act as a trusted liaison for policy stakeholders across the University
- Investigate, review and analyse complex policy issues with clarity and insight
- Draft high-quality papers and submissions for University committees
- Support the implementation of education policy through planning and communication activities
What You Bring:
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
- A strong understanding of how policy operates within a university context
- Excellent written communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Deep knowledge of the University as an organisation and the broader higher education landscape
If you’re ready to take the next step and stretch your skills, we want to hear from you.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
To apply, simply submit your resume along with a cover letter addressing selection criteria 4, 5 and 6. It is not necessary to address all selection criteria at this stage in the application process. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Madeleine Soederberg, Senior Manager Education Policy, +61 3 9905 9668
Position Description: Senior Policy Advisor
Applications Close: TBC 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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