Tim Payne

Tim Payne is Director, Higher Education Policy and Projects in the Office of Professor Mark Scott AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, The University of Sydney. Tim is an expert on Australia higher education policy and an experienced project lead for the establishment of strategic multi-disciplinary and cross-industry initiatives.

Career

Director, Higher Education Policy & Projects, The University of Sydney
Office of the Vice-Chancellor and President, Jan. 2014 – current

Director, Policy Analysis & Communication, The University of Sydney
Office of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal Jan. 2009 – Dec 2013

Deputy Executive Director, The Group of Eight Universities, Canberra Jan. 2006 – Jan 2009

Executive Officer Policy and Research, The Group of Eight Universities, Canberra Oct. 2002 – Jan. 2006

Solicitor, Atkinson & Vinden Lawyers Sydney July 2002 – Oct. 2002

Chief of Staff, Mr Peter Andren MP
Independent Federal Member for Calare (NSW) March 1999 – Feb. 2002

Electorate Officer A, B then C, Mr Peter Andren MP
Independent Federal Member for Calare (NSW) August 1996 – Mar. 1999

Tertiary education

Master of Public Policy (with Distinction) 2007
The Australian National University

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (with Merit) 2001
The Australian National University

Bachelor of Laws 1996
The Australian National University

Bachelor of Arts 1993
The Australian National University