Senior Compliance and Project Officer

• Full time, fixed term until 31st December 2026

• Lead compliance and project initiatives that shape education quality and governance

• Base Salary $112,628 - $122,702 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Senior Compliance and Project Officer plays a pivotal role in delivering legislative compliance and remediation projects across the Education and Students Portfolio. Working under broad supervision, you will provide specialist advice, project governance, and high‑level written communications that support informed decision‑making. This role directly contributes to strengthening compliance, improving processes, and ensuring alignment with internal and external requirements.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide expert project management support for compliance and education‑focused initiatives

• develop and implement project governance processes to monitor performance, risks and reporting

• review committee papers, submissions, and representations to identify issues against legislative and policy requirements

• prepare high‑level written materials including committee papers, briefings, strategic reports and submissions

• coordinate project logistics, track progress and implement changes to ensure timely delivery

• cultivate productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support strategic communication plans

About you

• significant project management experience within a complex organisation

• experience interpreting and applying legislation, policy and regulatory requirements

• demonstrated ability to prepare high‑level written reports, briefings and committee papers

• experience managing diverse internal and external stakeholders

• strong capability in project governance, risk monitoring and reporting

• a relevant bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

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.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Tooba Fida, Recruitment Operations by email to tooba.fida@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Tuesday 19 May 2026 11:59 PM