Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency include:

• The Assistant Director Policy and Research will be required to:
• lead, coordinate and monitor implementation of Policy and Research projects, coordinate and prepare plans and strategies, set, and monitor budget controls.
• facilitate interpretation of emerging policy and ensure this informs TEQSA’s regulatory functions and business improvement strategies.
• work collaboratively across TEQSA to ensure guidance to providers reflects regulatory expectations and operational practices.
• coordinate and provide expert advice on TEQSA’s use of regulatory data to inform risk-based policy and practice.
• build team capabilities by providing leadership to team members, including setting the strategic direction of work priorities, monitoring workflows and resources, developing, coaching, and mentoring staff, resolving conflict, and managing performance.
• develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other government bodies, peak body associations, providers, external experts, and professional accreditation bodies and represent the Agency in established relationships and networks.
• proactively perform high-quality research and analysis on key sector and risk topics to improve understanding, using results to inform the preparation of reports and briefs on relevant program activities and/or project milestones for key stakeholders.
• report on project/program deliverables and outcomes and present updates to internal and external stakeholders, including the CEO and Commissioners.
• liaise and consult with other teams across TEQSA, other agencies and external stakeholders to influence and facilitate cross-agency or multi-agency planning of program delivery.

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• Qualifications and experience
• A relevant tertiary qualification(s) and/or relevant experience in the higher education sector or government.
• RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Hybrid. Details: Melbourne or Canberra (other locations may be considered).

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.