Senior Compliance Officer at University of… · Camperdown

Senior Compliance Officer Location: Camperdown Campus Full time fixed term position until April 2027 Work on high-impact legislative compliance initiatives within a leading university environment Base Salary $146,197 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity This role sits within the Office of General Counsel, providing expert advice on legislative compliance and its impact on the University’s risk profile. As a Senior Compliance Officer, you will lead key compliance initiatives, maintain critical frameworks, and partner with stakeholders to strengthen a proactive compliance culture. Your work will directly influence institutional governance, risk mitigation, and regulatory alignment. Your key responsibilities will be to: work closely with senior management, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and stakeholders across the University lead monitoring of legislative amendments impacting compliance obligations maintain and enhance the Legislative Compliance Framework develop and update the Legislative Compliance Register provide expert advice on legislative changes and associated controls design and deliver compliance reviews and assurance activities oversee compliance incident reporting and triage processes About you demonstrated experience interpreting and applying legislation within a complex organisation experience managing compliance frameworks, registers, or assurance activities tertiary qualification in law, public policy, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) experience engaging and influencing diverse stakeholder groups in large environments proven ability to develop and implement compliance or risk initiatives experience contributing to governance reporting and briefing materials. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Laura Pierce, Recruitment Operations by email to laura.pierce@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Tuesday 26 May 2026 11:59 PM