General Counsel

4 days ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia University of Wollongong Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Join University of Wollongong as General Counsel & Chief Legal, Assurance and Integrity Officer

University of Wollongong (UOW) has empowered more than 180,000 graduates since opening its doors in 1975. With a commitment to innovation, community impact and an award-winning culture of collaboration, UOW consistently ranks among the world's top 200 universities. Recent investments in digital learning and sustainability initiatives have strengthened its global reputation while staying true to the mission: delivering accessible, life-changing education and research that transforms lives and communities.

We're seeking a strategic, values-driven leader to head the Legal, Assurance and Integrity Division as General Counsel & Chief Legal, Assurance and Integrity Officer (GCCLAIO). This pivotal role partners closely with the Vice President of Operations, overseeing the institution's legal, risk, assurance and integrity functions.

You'll shape legal, risk, compliance and assurance frameworks that safeguard UOW's accreditation and reputation, lead engagement with government, accreditation bodies and regulators, and guide UOW's strategic evolution into research commercialisation and global partnerships. Your leadership will expand access to world-class education, drive sustainable growth and influence the future of learning, research and community impact. 

We're seeking a pragmatic, politically astute leader with deep experience in higher education, or other regulated environments. Proven board-level engagement, exceptional stakeholder management with government and accreditation bodies is essential – as is a genuine passion for driving social impact through education and community partnerships.

 Location: Wollongong/Sydney, NSW

 Applications close: Friday 3 October 2025, 11.59pm 

For more details, contact Jenny Sutton or Wendy Di Blasio A copy of the candidate brief is available for download by following the below link.

Position Description

Candidate Brief Published_University of Wollongong_General Counsel

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