Compliance Officer

• Full time fixed term role until 30th of September 2026
• Ensure compliance with confidence by upholding standards that support international education
• Base Salary $103, % superannuation

About the opportunity

As the Compliance Officer , you will be responsible for monitoring University of Sydney compliance against relevant federal government legislation and regulations and reporting on compliance issues. You will also manage student and stakeholder enquiries relating to compliance across the range of departments and agencies, making appropriate referrals and supporting all functions associated with the University's adherence to the Educational Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) framework.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work with a team of Compliance Officers, and report to the International Reporting & Compliance Manager
• provide specialised advice and referral to student visa holders, staff and external stakeholders via phone, email and in person as it relates to visa compliance, enrolment and progression, making appropriate recommendations and/or referrals
• interpret & apply University policies and procedures to students in combination with the appropriate national legislative framework
• produce, analyse and compare reports from the University's student record system to inform compliance monitoring, making recommendations for improvements to manage risk where appropriate
• provide training and presentations to staff, students and other stakeholders regarding the interpretation and application of relevant legislative requirements and University policies.
• assess and respond to requests for the issuance of student visa documentation and cancellation in accordance with enrolment and legislative requirements

About you

• bachelor's degree and experience and/or knowledge in risk mitigation and compliance strategies to support the ESOS framework within a higher education setting
• experience in interpreting and applying legislative requirements, in particular the ESOS Act in consultation with University policies
• extensive knowledge of PRISMS, SITS, Sydney Student and VEVO
• can contribute to the development of systems and processes to support risk mitigation
• strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems relating to the issuance of student visa documentation and/or cancellation in accordance with the enrolment and legislative requirements
• ability to communicate informative, timely and accurate messages to international student visa holders.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .

How to apply

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Tuesday 02 September :59 PM