Compliance Officer

• Continuing | Full-Time  
• Higher Education Officer Level 8 | $106,403 - $118,281 p.a. plus 17% Super
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country  
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About Governance, Legal and Risk 

Governance, Legal and Risk provide governance, legal, policy, compliance, insurance and risk management support to the University and its staff. The Governance, Legal and Risk team provides advice on university governance and decision-making processes and plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Flinders have policies, frameworks and processes in place to protect its people, assets, and activities.

About the Role 

As the Compliance Officer, you will manage the University’s legislative compliance framework, advise, and provide oversight on compliance issues relating to the acceptance and management of gifts and bequests in line with University policies and procedures as well as playing a key role in how the University deals with the regulatory requirements affecting its engagement with foreign organisations and individuals.

This is a pivotal role within the Governance, Legal and Risk team as it takes a key role in facilitating the management of the University regulatory requirements.   

Some of the key responsibilities of the position include:

• Developing policies, practices, standards, and templates for legislative compliance, and providing advice and education to internal stakeholders on best practice compliance measures.
• Advising and providing oversight on the University’s policy, procedures and processes for the acceptance and management of gifts and bequests, including reporting annually to an oversight committee and assisting in the resolution of compliance issues.
• Undertaking regular reporting to relevant stakeholders including the Risk Management Committee and the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders in relation to the management of foreign arrangements and foreign interference issues
• Liaising with external stakeholders including regulators as required

About You 

As the successful candidate, you have strong influencing and analytical. You are able to work closely with stakeholders on compliance with legislative and framework requirements and have the ability to interpret complex information regarding the legislative frameworks and effectively communicate to various audience groups.

Some of the key position capabilities of the role are:

• Demonstrated experience in providing high quality and timely advice to senior management and staff on legislative compliance matters and demonstrated ability to interpret legislative requirements and to advise on appropriate responses.
• High-level oral communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to influence and communicate effectively and work constructively with a diverse group of stakeholders and adapting communication style and message to the needs of the audience.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, understand, rank and document compliance risks and provide practical options to senior management for treatment.
• Specialist knowledge of relevant standards, including AS ISO 37301: 2023-Compliance Management Systems, and understanding of contemporary practices for legislative compliance in a complex environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in legislative compliance in a complex or highly regulated environment.

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. 

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Wide range of professional development activities and services 
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff 
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). 

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment 

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. 
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  

How to Apply and Information 

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Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm:

01 Apr 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.