Full time, continuing position Exciting o pportunity to support compliance activities and drive best practice across the University Base Salary $112,628 - $122,702 17% superannuation About the opportunity As the Compliance Support Officer , you will play a critical role in supporting the University to meet its obligations under national security and foreign relations legislation. Working within a small, collaborative team, you will contribute to the design and delivery of compliance and awareness programs, provide expert guidance to stakeholders, and manage multiple work-streams to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to compliance. Your key responsibilities will be to: provide guidance on university obligations related to national security legislation interpret and communicate university policies to ensure alignment with regulatory mandates coordinate and conduct due diligence assessments monitor and promote adherence to compliance standards and introduce tools for consistency develop and distribute educational materials to keep stakeholders informed of compliance requirements address stakeholder queries promptly and foster collaborative relationships compile reports, identify compliance improvements, and work with the team to resolve discrepancies monitor risk, promote workplace health and safety, and ensure alignment with university policies. About you bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of training and experience experience conducting analysis, reviews or assessments on compliance matters strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and audit techniques ability to interpret and apply policies and relevant legislation experience in the higher education sector or similar complex organisation excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills proficiency in planning, organisation, and data analysis collaborative approach and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. 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 Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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 LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold 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 Kale Claffey Recruitment Operations by email to kale.claffey@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 Sunday 18 January 2026 11:59 PM
