Senior Manager, Policy, Governance, and Regulatory Services

· Full time, continuing opportunity based at Camperdown Campus

· Help shape education policy, strengthen governance and drive regulatory excellence across the University

· Base Salary (HEO10) $162,528 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Senior Manager, Policy, Governance and Regulatory Services to lead three important functions within the Division of the Academic Registrar: education policy, portfolio governance and regulatory services.

This is an opportunity to take on a hands on management role where you will lead a small team, provide specialist advice, and contribute directly to the development and implementation of education policies, governance frameworks and regulatory compliance processes.

Working closely with stakeholders across the Education and Students Portfolio, the Office of General Counsel and other University teams, you will help ensure our policies and governance arrangements are effective, contemporary and aligned with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• •lead the development, review and implementation of education, curriculum and student policies
• •drive policy reform and provide advice on policy interpretation and application
• •oversee governance and secretariat support for Education and Students Portfolio committees
• •support the University's compliance with legislation and other external requirements
• •provide advice on higher education regulatory frameworks, including the Higher Education Standards Framework and AQF
• •oversee compliance monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
• •lead and develop a small team, building strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring effective service delivery

About you

You are a diligent, analytical and solutions-focused professional who brings experience in policy development, regulatory compliance, governance or a related field. You are comfortable interpreting complex legislative requirements, translating them into practical policies and processes, and working collaboratively with stakeholders across a large and complex organisation.

You will bring:

• •demonstrated experience in developing, reviewing and implementing policies and procedures
• •ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements
• •experience in governance, risk management and regulatory compliance
• •strong analytical skills and the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement
• •experience leading and developing a small team
• •excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports and policy documentation
• •strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• •exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

Experience in higher education, government or another large and complex organisation will be highly regarded

A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience, is required

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Germinarios, Recruitment Operations by email to lena.germinarios@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Wednesday 18 November 2026 11:59 PM