Senior Policy And Compliance Officer

The University of Sydney

Base: $126,065 - $142,171; bonus/equity: not speci...
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Monitoring legislative changes in higher education
Drafting complex policy documents and procedures
Providing high-level regulatory advice to stakeholders
The University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Policy and Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory compliance and policy reform within the Education and Students Portfolio. The role requires expertise in monitoring legislative changes, drafting policy documents, and providing high-level compliance advice. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and emphasizes a commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job Summary

  • This role sits within the Policy, Governance and Regulatory Affairs team to ensure the University meets its regulatory obligations.
  • The position offers a base salary between $126,065 and $142,171 plus 17% superannuation for a fixed term until December 2028.
  • Candidates must have unrestricted work rights in Australia as visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Matching Summary

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The University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Policy and Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory compliance and policy reform within the Education and Students Portfolio. The role requires expertise in monitoring legislative changes, drafting policy documents, and providing high-level compliance advice. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and emphasizes a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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 and procedures
  • providing high-level regulatory advice to stakeholders
  • conducting compliance reporting and audit processes
  • preparing strategic committee papers and briefings

Nice-to-have

  • strong research and analytical capabilities
  • experience with risk mitigation activities
  • ability to influence strategic decision making
  • collaboration across diverse university portfolios

Key Requirements

  • Experience in higher education legislative monitoring
  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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