Manager, Compliance in Canberra

Provide strategic and operational leadership for ANU One’s compliance with the Foundation Standards and other relevant Commonwealth legislation, regulatory frameworks and University policy. Working under the broad direction of the Business Manager, ANU One, you will lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of ANU One’s compliance and regulatory assurance framework, policies, procedures and systems, ensuring the effective, efficient and compliant delivery of ANU One’s pathway programs and services.

You will identify, assess and manage compliance and regulatory risk, undertake compliance monitoring, audits and reviews, and provide expert advice to the Business Manager, the ANU One Board of Studies and University Executive on significant compliance and regulatory matters. In collaboration with the University’s central compliance functions, you will lead the preparation and submission of statutory reporting, accreditation, re-registration and other regulatory submissions, embed compliance requirements into program design and delivery, and represent ANU One with regulatory bodies, external partners and in relevant committees and forums.

The Person

You will hold postgraduate qualifications and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of extensive relevant experience and education/training, together with proven expertise in managing compliance within the context of a pathway provider. You will bring extensive experience in the interpretation, implementation and management of compliance with legislation, regulatory frameworks and standards relevant to the higher education or pathway/foundation education sector, such as the Foundation Standards, the ESOS Act and National Code, or the Higher Education Standards Framework. Experience in a pathway provider will be strongly valued.

You will have high-level analytical and conceptual skills, with a proven ability to identify, assess and manage compliance and regulatory risk and to develop and implement effective controls and mitigation strategies. Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and review of compliance frameworks, policies, procedures and systems that support organisational objectives is essential.

You will have highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide expert advice and prepare high-quality reports, briefings and submissions for internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies. You will also bring highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to negotiate, influence and build collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across the University, government and regulatory bodies.

The School/Department

Student Engagement and Education Management supports the delivery and effective administration of education and student-focused functions within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education portfolio. The area works collaboratively across the University to support high-quality education, student engagement and administrative services.

The College/Division

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education (DVCE) portfolio supports the University's education strategy, student experience and academic and professional services that enable the delivery of high-quality education. ANU One is an integrated pathway portfolio supporting students through the successful completion of pathway programs and their transition to The Australian National University. It brings together pathway education and associated student and operational services, working across the University and with external partners to support student participation, success and progression to ANU.

For further information please contact Dave McLean, Business Manager, ANU One.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for.