* Full time, fixed term until 31st December 2026
* Lead compliance and project initiatives that shape education quality and governance
* Base Salary $112,628 - $122,702 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Senior Compliance and Project Officer plays a pivotal role in delivering legislative compliance and remediation projects across the Education and Students Portfolio. Working under broad supervision, you will provide specialist advice, project governance, and high‐level written communications that support informed decision‐making. This role directly contributes to strengthening compliance, improving processes, and ensuring alignment with internal and external requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* provide expert project management support for compliance and education‐focused initiatives
* develop and implement project governance processes to monitor performance, risks and reporting
* review committee papers, submissions, and representations to identify issues against legislative and policy requirements
* prepare high‐level written materials including committee papers, briefings, strategic reports and submissions
* coordinate project logistics, track progress and implement changes to ensure timely delivery
* cultivate productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support strategic communication plans
About you
* significant project management experience within a complex organisation
* experience interpreting and applying legislation, policy and regulatory requirements
* demonstrated ability to prepare high‐level written reports, briefings and committee papers
* experience managing diverse internal and external stakeholders
* strong capability in project governance, risk monitoring and reporting
* a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
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 Eliminate 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
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