Manager, Compliance

About the role

The Australian National University (ANU) is seeking a Manager, Compliance for its ANU One pathway portfolio, based in Canberra. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for ANU One's compliance with the Foundation Standards and other relevant Commonwealth legislation, regulatory frameworks and university policy. Working under the direction of the Business Manager, ANU One, you will lead the compliance and regulatory assurance framework, policies, procedures and systems so that pathway programs and services are delivered effectively, efficiently and in compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, assess and manage compliance and regulatory risk, and undertake compliance monitoring, audits and reviews.
• Advise the Business Manager, the ANU One Board of Studies and the University Executive on significant compliance and regulatory matters.
• Work with central compliance functions to prepare and submit statutory reporting, accreditation, re-registration and other regulatory submissions.
• Embed compliance requirements into program design and delivery.
• Represent ANU One with regulatory bodies, external partners and in relevant committees and forums.

Required profile

• Postgraduate qualifications and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of extensive experience and education/training, with proven expertise in managing compliance within a pathway provider.
• Experience interpreting, implementing and managing compliance with legislation and standards such as the Foundation Standards, the ESOS Act and National Code, or the Higher Education Standards Framework; pathway provider experience is strongly valued.
• High-level analytical and conceptual skills, with a track record of identifying, assessing and managing compliance risk and developing effective controls and mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and reviewing compliance frameworks, policies, procedures and systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, briefings and submissions for internal and external stakeholders, including regulators.
• Interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, able to negotiate, influence and build collaborative relationships across the University, government and regulatory bodies.
• Rights to live and work in Australia, and willingness to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks.

Applications require a statement addressing the selection criteria and a current CV with at least three referees. The position is full-time, fixed term up to 12 months, at $141,637 - $148,403 per annum plus 17% superannuation.