Policy Manager-Full Time, Permanent

New role. Location -Sydney

What do we offer?

•  Attractive salary package
•  Hybrid working environment 
•  Great benefits such as,

o   additional annual leave over Christmas period

o   Educational Assistance program available for career development

Overview of Department

The governance function of the College of Law Australia, covering operations in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, serves to ensure ethical leadership, strategic oversight, and compliance with statutory, academic, and regulatory obligations across all jurisdictions. The governance structure comprises a Board with ultimate accountability, supported by various committees and academic boards, which collectively oversee risk management, policy formation, the quality of education, and the alignment of college activities with its mission and legal requirements.

In addition to monitoring organisational performance, the governance function enables transparent decision-making and effective delegation of management tasks, ensuring the college meets its obligations as a self-accrediting, practice-focused educational institution. It fosters trusted relationships with government, industry, and statutory authorities, maintaining the integrity, reputation, and effectiveness of the College of Law across diverse regions and legal frameworks.

 Purpose of the Role

The purpose of the Policy Manager position is to ensure that the College of Law operates across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom with robust, up-to-date, and effective governance and across academic and corporate functions through strategic oversight and continuous improvement of policies and compliance mechanisms.

 The role leads the development, review, and implementation of policies that meet regulatory requirements and align with organisational strategy. Accountability for conducting gap analyses, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring policies are clear, robust, compliant, and accessible.

The role is also critical in embedding a governance culture across the College of Law - training teams, enabling ownership, and introducing digital tools for policy management.

 Key Accountabilities

1. Policy Framework: Develop and maintain a well-functioning policy framework and processes for academic and corporate policy governance, including methods and procedures applicable to all College stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
2. Training and Education: Training and development of staff regarding policy compliance and governance requirements, updates and applications.
3. Policy Review: review and update policies in consultation with relevant stakeholders through cyclical assessments, changes, incident/breach reviews, and regulatory and tertiary education updates, ensuring policies remain current, relevant, accessible and communicated. Undertake periodic gap analysis and identify opportunities for improvement.  Explore responsible AI use and develop supporting procedures.
4. Governance Secretariat

• • Contribute to the successful operation of the Governance Secretariat by providing timely, accurate information and support to the Academic Governance Secretary, Risk and Compliance Manager and Governance Officer.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Law, Public Policy, Business, or relevant discipline
• Desirable certification Certificate IV in Compliance and Risk, Management or equivalent
• Master’s preferred but not essential.

Experience, Skills and Attributes

•  2-4 years demonstrated experience in policy management drafting and compliance within an academic, legal, or public-sector environment.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and updating complex policy frameworks and compliance instruments.
• Experience in Education or other regulatory and legislative environments eg health and aged care
• Experience in drafting management and Board reports.
• Familiarity with regulatory (data, cyber and privacy) and legislative environments relating to education.
• Familiarity with Policy software
• Competent with M365 applications in particular SharePoint and Teams and compliance software
• Competent AI skills
• Strong integrity and commitment to ethical governance
• Strategic and forward-thinking mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills for collaboration and training.

 A more detailed position description is attached

As an employer who embraces equity, diversity and inclusion and respects the rights of all people, we hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued.  

Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold a valid work permit or visa

If interested please send your CV with a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to hr@collaw.edu.au

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