Compliance Officer

PRIMARY DETAIL

• $122,628 – 136,449 (HEW Level 8) plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading

• Full Time Role | Hybrid Ways of Working

• Based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Macquarie University is hiring for a proactive and experienced Compliance Officer to join the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (DVCA) and manage the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the University’s compliance, policy, and quality assurance frameworks. Within this role, you will provide high-level advice to stakeholders and ensure alignment with regulatory and legislative requirements.

The Role

The DVCA Compliance Officer manages the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the University’s policy framework, systems and processes to ensure enterprise-wide compliance with the Quality Assurance Framework, the Higher Education Standards Framework, and other regulatory requirements for the provision of higher education. The role exercises independent judgement in interpreting complex regulatory requirements and determining institutional responses to ensure compliance with national higher education standards and legislative obligations. The position plays a key role in supporting academic governance, managing regulatory risk and representing the University in engagement with external regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the development, implementation and continuous improvement of compliance and quality assurance systems, policy frameworks and administrative processes that support the university-wide Quality and Standards Framework

• Lead reviews of the portfolio’s policies to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and regulatory requirements, including driving stakeholder engagement and delivering timely reporting to governance committees

• Provide high-level advice to and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with academic regulatory requirements and promote consistent understanding and application across the University

• Proactively monitor and analyse emerging regulatory requirements and compliance obligations, ensuring the University’s policy frameworks and related procedures align with relevant legislative and regulatory standards (e.g. HESF, ESOS, HESA)

• Monitor curriculum and other relevant changes to ensure timely submissions to regulatory bodies (e.g. CRICOS updates to TEQSA)

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of administrative systems, processes and governance frameworks for compliance

• Proactively identify, recommend and implement appropriate actions in response to the changing regulatory environment ensuring that the University’s compliance and quality assurance systems are updated and relevant

• Support internal processes for reporting compliance and risk, ensuring effective oversight by governance bodies

• Coordinate and manage compliance, policy and quality audits and reviews, ensuring effective compliance with regulatory and quality standards across the University, risk management, continuous improvement

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support compliance, policy awareness and governance objectives

• Comply with relevant EEO and WHS regulations and perform any other duties relevant and appropriate to the HEW level

About You (Selection Criteria)

• Postgraduate qualification or extensive experience in compliance, law, business, or a related field

• Experience developing, reviewing, and implementing institutional policies, interpreting complex legislation and regulatory requirements

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and influence outcomes in complex organisations, including engagement with senior stakeholders

• Experience in risk-based compliance environments, aligning policies with institutional risk priorities

• Proven ability to provide clear, high-quality advice on regulatory matters to staff

• Experience resolving complex compliance issues, preparing reports, and engaging with governance bodies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, using data and process analysis to support compliance and continuous improvement

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain collaborative stakeholder relationships

• High digital literacy, including Microsoft Office and compliance/governance systems

Desired:

• Knowledge of governance and regulatory frameworks in higher education

• Understanding of the Australian tertiary education regulatory environment, including HESF and ESOS

Kindly please note that this role quires a criminal history check.

About Us

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.

Why work at Macquarie

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.

Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:

• 17% Superannuation

• Subsidised onsite parking options

• Flexible working options

• Training and professional development

• Onsite childcare facilities

• Discounted health insurance (Medibank)

• Onsite vacation care

• Employee Assistance Program

• Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre

• Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics

How to apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).

Applications will close on 13th February and please note we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

29/01/2026 11:59 PM

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