Associate Director, Compliance, Policy, and Contract Services

​Associate Director, Compliance, Policy and Contract Services

• Lead enterprise compliance, policy and contract services functions and assurance activities providing authoritative advice to stakeholders across the RMIT Group.

• Full-time, continuing position 

• HEW 10A + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements 

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University 

About The Role 

The Associate Director, Compliance, Policy, and Contract Services is accountable for the management of enterprise compliance, policy and contract services functions and leadership of respective teams. The position has a particular focus on, and subject matter expertise in compliance matters and provides authoritative and strategic advice to internal and external stakeholders across the RMIT Group.

The Associate Director leads RMIT's assurance activities; oversees, develops and implements frameworks, systems and processes; manages associated reporting to governing bodies; facilitates training and development programs; and fosters a culture of compliance throughout the University.

About You 

Key to your success in the role will be your aptitude for critical inquiry, attention to detail, drive to achieve high-quality outcomes, and passion for building and managing strong stakeholder relationships. You will have a collaborative working style, be organised and efficient, adopt a structured, process and outcomes focused approach to issue resolution, and strive to realise service excellence, continuous improvement and best practice opportunities. You will also be comfortable working with ambiguity, and be able to rise to a challenge, think strategically, and will possess a leadership style that enables you to guide, motivate, influence and empower others to achieve exceptional results.

Skills and Experience Required:

You will have extensive expertise in compliance, policy and governance matters, and considerable experience in interpreting, applying and advising on regulatory and legal frameworks. Your capacity to conceptualise, develop, implement and review major enterprise level professional, management, governance, policy or administrative frameworks will be essential to success in the role.

Your advanced interpersonal and communication skills, combined with exemplary professionalism will assist in effectively influencing and negotiating at senior levels to achieve desired outcomes. Furthermore, you will have demonstrated experience in applying reasoning and exercising sound judgment, as well as strong analytical skills to address complex issues, all informed by an understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks. Qualifications in law, governance or compliance would be highly regarded.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

The Office of the Vice-Chancellor (OVC) Portfolio supports the Vice-Chancellor and President in all aspects of their work, and provides specialist strategic advice on, and has oversight of, enterprise governance, compliance, policy, regulatory, and student lifecycle functions, activities and services.

The OVC Portfolio comprises two groups: the Executive Office, and the University Secretariat and Academic Registrar's Group (USARG).

The Executive Office provides strategic, executive, and advisory support to the Vice-Chancellor, and facilitates their engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders including the university community, industry, external partners, as well as the executive and other stakeholders. The Executive Office sets and advises on the "rhythm of the business" to support the flow of ideas and actions across the University, and oversees executive operations including provision of advice and secretariat support for the University Executive Committee. The Executive Office also supports the Vice-Chancellor's strategic work program to ensure longitudinal alignment with RMIT's Mission, Vision, Strategy, and Values.

The USARG is responsible for a range of governance, compliance, regulatory, and student lifecycle activities from enrolment though to graduation. The USARG operating environment is highly complex in view of more than 99,000 student enrolments across the University in both vocational and higher education programs at campuses in Melbourne, Europe and Vietnam, as well as at several offshore locations in conjunction with educational and industry partners. The USARG has a staff establishment of around 145 EFT across Australia and Vietnam, and an operating budget in excess of $20 million.

Core University services provided by the USARG include: Academic Governance and Systems: government reporting, systems operations, academic and admissions governance; invigilated assessment (accreditation compliance); Enrolment and Student Records: student financials governance, student records, enrolment compliance and records, student visa and identity compliance, and global student records; Completions and Graduations: program completions and graduation ceremonies; University Secretariat: Council Committees and controlled entities; Education Regulation, Compliance and Assurance: regulatory compliance and assurance; Office of the University Secretary and Academic Registrar: complex and high risk student matters, external review and stakeholder requests, privacy and freedom of information, compliance, central policy, and contract services. 

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Guy, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor at

Position Description - Associate Director, Compliance, Policy and Contract Services

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