Senior Compliance Officer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Temporary Full-Time up to 4 years
• Located in Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available
• Multiples roles available
• Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10 with salary ranging from $129,464 to $142,665 + super and annual leave loading
• Help shape the future of our Cleaning Services Division

Join our newly established Cleaning Services Division and be part of a dynamic team driving high-quality, safe, and compliant service delivery across the department.

The NSW Government's reforms to public sector cleaning services entail the NSW Department of Education taking over management of the state's Whole-of-Government cleaning contracts from January 1, 2026.

A team has been established to deliver an enhanced Whole-of-Government cleaning contract for alignment and delivery of all program streams. Including Governance, ITD, Recruitment and Risk Management.

About the role

As the Senior Compliance Officer, you will play an integral role in building and embedding strong compliance and assurance practices within the new Cleaning Services Division.

You will monitor contractor performance against contractual, KPI, and legislative requirements, conduct audits and inspections, and analyse performance data to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.

You'll also provide accurate reporting and advice to support risk management and continuous improvement, working closely with internal stakeholders and contractors to ensure high standards of governance, safety, and service delivery.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

You are a motivated and detail-oriented compliance professional who thrives on ensuring high standards and driving continuous improvement.

You will bring:

• Experience in compliance, auditing, or contract performance monitoring
• Strong understanding of risk management, governance frameworks, and supplier performance
• Ability to analyse data and translate insights into clear recommendations
• Excellent communication skills, including preparing evidence-based reports and advice
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence outcomes
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of contract compliance, and assurance frameworks.
• Experience in audit, performance monitoring, and risk management
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent workplace experience in contract management, compliance, audit, or a related field.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

Targeted Questions

1. Can you give an example of when your reporting or advice influenced decision-making? (300 words)
2. How do you stay informed about changes in legislation, contractual obligations, or industry standards that affect your role? (300 words)

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025 at 11:59pm.

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We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.