Senior Policy And Compliance Officer

The University of Sydney

Base: $126,065 - $142,171; bonus/equity: not speci...
Monitoring legislative changes in higher education
Drafting complex policy documents
Providing high-level regulatory advice
This role sits within the Policy, Governance and Regulatory Affairs team to ensure the University meets its regulatory obligations

Job Summary

  • This role sits within the Policy, Governance and Regulatory Affairs team to ensure the University meets its regulatory obligations.
  • The successful candidate will monitor legislative changes, assess compliance risks, and support policy reform across the Education and Students Portfolio.
  • Candidates must have unrestricted work rights in Australia as visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Matching Summary

This role sits within the Policy, Governance and Regulatory Affairs team to ensure the University meets its regulatory obligations.

Salary

Base: $126,065 - $142,171; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • monitoring legislative changes in higher education
  • drafting complex policy documents
  • providing high-level regulatory advice
  • conducting compliance reporting and audits

Nice-to-have

  • strong written communication skills
  • experience with strategic decision making
  • ability to work across portfolios

Key Requirements

  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia
  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field
  • Experience in higher education sector compliance

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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