Compliance Officer

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

As a Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating, verifying, and maintaining compliance information and records. You will also administer processes and procedures within the Property Services work unit to ensure efficient and safe work practices. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate administrative processes for contractor management, including arranging and ensuring inductions are complete, the daily sign-in register is completed, isolation requests are submitted and all appropriate documentation is collected and recorded prior to commencement of contractor work. Maintain current and valid contractor records, such as induction reports, insurance, and licenses.
• Maintain asset registration renewal and statutory compliance documentation, including testing records, preventative maintenance schedules, and certifications. Coordinate council and state submissions and registers, such as annual fire safety statements, liquid trade waste, and plant asset registrations.
• Provide administrative support for the Property Services team, including supporting the Facilities Administration Supervisor and Manager, Facilities Operations backfilling during team member’s absences, supporting T1 processes as needed and providing general administrative support.
• Oversee the Lismore ChemStore, including testing and maintaining emergency first aid equipment, maintenance reports, inductions, chemical manifests, chemical collections, and conducting work health safety inspections.

Your excellent communication skills include experience in interacting with a diverse range of individuals and preparing reports for various stakeholders. You demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to your work, along with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment. In addition, you possess:

• A relevant qualification at Certificate level and at least one years’ administration experience, or equivalent combination of training, experience and knowledge.
• Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A working knowledge of WHS principles in the workplace and commitment to safety and compliance practices.
• Proven ability to contribute to the success of a team, with a flexible approach and demonstrated commitment to high levels of service delivery.
• Computing skills including experience using computer-based record systems. Experience in T1 and Archibus would be advantageous, but not essential.

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, , generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

• Full-time, continuing (permanent)
• Located at our Gold Coast or Lismore campus.
• HEW Level 4. The base salary ranges from $69,473 - $74,607 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $87,290.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting ****@scu.edu.au.

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

To view the full position advertisement and details of the application process, please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to the Southern Cross University website.   

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, 8 July 2024

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.