Senior International Compliance and Systems Coordinator

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17% superannuation contributions and 17.5% annual leave loading
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About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting, real-world impact.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of are available, such as:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
On campus childcare options
Discounted parking (from just $5.75 a day)
Salary packaging options
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior International Compliance and Systems Coordinator to join the International Admissions (Future Student) team. This position reports to the Senior Manager, International Admissions Systems & Compliance. This position will support systems development and lead two staff to contribute to the University meeting compliance requirements associated with the admission of international students. The position will work with internal stakeholders such as Academic Services Division (ASD), Faculties and Information Technology Services (ITS).
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide expert advice on systems to ensure continuous improvements incorporate relevant compliance standards, and University policy and quality objectives for international students.
Provide leadership and apply sound judgement of the implementation of legislation, University policy and compliance standards for international students.
Proactively support the Senior Manager, International Admissions Systems and Compliance to identify and manage compliance risks.
Contribute to increasing the profile of International Admissions (IA) within the University by promoting awareness of compliance policy and legislation in international admissions.
Support the management of internal and external stakeholders in the area of compliance for international admissions with the ability to influence and negotiate.
Consolidate relevant compliance information for effective and efficient access by the IA team and UQ stakeholders.
Build and manage relationships with relevant external bodies to help manage risk.
Undertake data analysis to recommend entry requirement changes.
Contribute to data management, reporting and improving data integrity.
Supervise two International Compliance Officers to ensure UQ maintains compliance requirements.
This is a Full-time, 100% FTE, Continuing (Permanent) position. At HEW Level 7, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $96,649.64 - $105,244.58 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $113,080.08– $123,136.15 per annum.
About You
A degree with subsequent relevant experience; extensive relevant industry and specialist experience in compliance requirements within the International Admissions.
Excellent communication, management and stakeholder management skills, and cultural intelligence to deliver a high level of service, with the ability to implement and coordinate compliance initiatives and projects.
Demonstrated ability to lead staff, and to operate with a high level of efficiency in a high volume, high pressure and ever-changing environment, and to apply sound judgement in decision-making to support core business and minimize risks in compliance.
Strong knowledge of compliance, policies and procedures, and entry requirement management in International Admissions.
Agile in the face of operating with various technology, policy and legislative changes relevant to International Admissions.
In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mr Jae U Yun, Senior Manager, International Admissions Systems & Compliance via
For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section (Max 3 pages)
Resume
Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled ‘resume’, which is step one of the application form.
Other Information
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If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.
Applications close 4 March 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-35703).