Senior Compliance Officer in Sydney

We are Australia’s National Vocational Education and Training (VET) regulator.

We regulate providers that deliver VET qualifications and courses to students in Australia or offer Australian qualifications internationally, providers that deliver VET courses to overseas students, and certain providers that deliver English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students. We also accredit VET courses to make sure nationally approved standards are met.

We ensure quality VET so that students, industry, governments and the community have confidence in the integrity of national qualifications issued by training providers, and that students are protected from any practices that come at the expense of their ability to gain the required competencies. ASQA supports and promotes a strong team culture, a safe, healthy and happy workplace and the sharing of knowledge.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Compliance Officer who will analyse regulatory matters and apply appropriate compliance and enforcement methodologies to effectively elevate significant or ongoing non-compliance for a proportionate regulatory response.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking regulatory activities including compliance audits and qualification integrity matters.
• Assessing evidence and documenting structured written assessments of responses.
• Applying sound judgement and expertise to accurately research, interpret and apply legislation and policy to inform findings and decision making.
• Drafting decision documents, including written reasons for decisions, that are consistent with good administrative law decision-making principles.
• Applying clear communication with providers and students and providing them with the opportunity to ask questions about ASQA’s decisions in a way that supports them to understand what is required.
• Positively representing ASQA through day-to-day relationships with stakeholders that are based on a foundation of mutual respect and focused on delivering the most effective outcome for the regulatory activity.

Mandatory:

• The successful applicant will be required to undergo employment checks and/or obtain a baseline security clearance (if they do not already hold a clearance).
• To apply for this position, you must be an Australian Citizen.
• Requirement to travel which may involve overnight stays.

Desirable:

• Understanding of the principles of good regulatory practice or experience working in the vocational education and training sector in Australia with an understanding of the regulatory framework.
• Willingness to obtain the qualifications required of auditors as outlined in the Standards for VET Regulators 2015.
• Willingness to obtain Certificate IV in Government (Investigations).

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated understanding of regulatory frameworks and the principles of effective regulation, and proven application of resources to manage risk and make clear, well-reasoned and timely decisions in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• The ability to work independently, showing confidence, initiative, and drive.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills to support well-reasoned recommendations based on evidence.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong, effective relationships with stakeholders that are characterised by cooperation and understanding and support the achievement of mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly and effectively present information to different audiences, including providers and Tribunals.
• Demonstrated commitment in applying self and supporting team members with effective outcomes, understanding the agency wide priorities and key risks.

What we offer:

• Generous leave entitlements.
• A competitive salary (with clear and transparent salary progression and scheduled salary increases).
• 15.4% superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance, including working from home and hybrid working arrangements.
• Flexible working hours.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing events throughout the year.
• Free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members.
• A $300 annual healthy lifestyle allowance.
• Additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period.

Benefits of working in the APS:

• Purpose and meaning - the Australian Public Service (APS) offers a clear purpose and meaningful work where you can make a positive impact in people's lives.
• Opportunities to learn and grow - regardless of where you are in your career or what your skills are, there's a pathway and role for you.
• Community and belonging - we believe everyone belongs. Our leaders are focused on building a workplace which values diverse views, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.
• Flexibility and balance - we are committed to offering flexibility for all APS roles. We know flexibility is important so you can balance your work and personal priorities.
• Conditions and lifestyle - be a part of a secure, dynamic public service with great conditions of employment in a diverse range of roles and locations to support your lifestyle.

Eligibility to apply:

Under Section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian Citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has agreed, in writing, to the contrary. The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a Federal Police Check and obtain a minimum Baseline Security Clearance (if they do not already hold a clearance).

Notes:

Use of AI by the Panel Selection panels may use basic artificial intelligence tools (such as Microsoft Copilot) to assist with administrative tasks during the recruitment process. This may include, for example, summarising information or drafting or refining documentation. We use AI to help us work more efficiently, but we do not use AI to make assessment and selection decisions about candidates. These positions are available as ongoing or non-ongoing opportunities. Non-ongoing opportunities will be offered for an initial fixed term period of up to 12 months, with the potential to be extended further or to becoming ongoing. This selection process may be used to establish a merit pool. The merit pool may be accessed to fill ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies for similar roles within ASQA or across the APS over the next 18 months.

Applications close: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11:30 (AEDT).