Manager, Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Employment Type: Full time (35 hours)
• Duration: Continuing Role
• Remuneration: $130K - $138K +17% Superannuation
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

As the Manager, Compliance & Quality Assurance you will provide key strategic advice on compliance requirements for the University and assists areas to implement and improve processes to meet these compliance responsibilities.

You will be the key UNSW contact point for Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and Educational Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) related matters. On a day to day basis you will be responsible for:

• assessing compliance with internal and external requirements, and identifying compliance gaps
• compiling and drafting advice and reports for internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies
• responding to complex and diverse enquiries across a wide range of policy, regulatory and quality assurance (QA) issues
• providing high level advice and support for policy development and other compliance-related initiatives in support of the University’s strategic and operational objectives

Who You Are:

With a strong background in similar compliance & quality-focussed roles, you will be able to work autonomously and be proactive. You will also need:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and extensive experience in compliance management roles, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training and experience
• Knowledge of the compliance and regulatory environment in which universities operate is desirable but not essential
• Proven ability to operate in a complex multi-stakeholder environment with the ability to develop effective working relationships with leaders across the University
• Proven experience negotiating with external and internal parties regarding accreditation and/or compliance requirements, and successfully implementing these across a large and diverse organisation
• Ability to provide expert advice on the regulatory environment and its impact on operations
• High-level organisational skills and proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines
• Superior verbal and written communications skills and the ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before the 25th September at 11:55pm with a cover letter. A copy of the Position Description can be on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch:

Kim Symons

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

k.symons@unsw.edu.au

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.