Job Description
Join Our Team as a Senior Compliance Officer at the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)
Having recently been awarded Self-Accrediting Authority (SAA) as an Institute of Higher Education, we're expanding and looking to add even more experience and talent to our incredible compliance team.
This pivotal role demands extensive compliance knowledge, ideally with 2-5 years of experience in the Australian higher education landscape. If you're ready to make a significant impact, join a supportive team and tackle exciting new challenges we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
Work-Life Balance: We understand that life can be hectic, and we want to ensure that you have the flexibility you need to thrive both personally and professionally. To help with this balance, we offer 4 days of study leave so you can thrive in your career and with your education.
Professional Growth: As an educational institution, we believe in the power of lifelong learning. You'll have abundant opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge through seminars, workshops, and various professional development initiatives.
Employee Wellbeing: Your wellbeing matters to us. That's why we provide access to confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program. We also make sure you’re in safe hands while you’re at work, with our leadership team currently undertaking mental health first aid training.
Inclusive Culture: At EIT, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) aren't just buzzwords – they're integral to who we are. We're proud to be registered with the 'Welcome Here' project, showing our commitment to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. We also offer scholarships to encourage women in STEM fields and our EIT Equity & Diversity Bursary supports less privileged and underrepresented communities, ensuring that everyone has equal access to opportunities for success.
End-of-Trip Facilities: To support our employees' active lifestyles, we offer end-of-trip facilities. Whether you're cycling, jogging, or hitting the gym, our facilities are designed to make juggling your health and work as easy as possible.
Job Description
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will have the opportunity to be involved in:
Taking an active leadership role in Higher Education Compliance
Collaborating closely with stakeholders across EIT to identify and address risk and compliance issues
Implementing and monitoring compliance initiatives, ensuring a cycle of continuous improvement
Acting as the primary point of contact for higher education compliance queries
Managing the interface between Higher Education and VET compliance
Producing and presenting regular reports to EIT governing bodies and assisting with governance-related administrative duties
Navigating diverse compliance systems, spanning across the globe (UK, South Africa, USA)
What Will Set You Apart?:
Senior Experience & Expertise: You have extensive compliance knowledge and experience, ideally 2-5 years in the Australian higher education sector. You also have a comprehensive understanding of Australian higher education standards, acts, and codes.
Flexibility: EIT operates in an agile and flexible environment. We're seeking candidates who will thrive in dynamic setting and enjoy a role with variety
Interpersonal Skills: You enjoy meeting people from all levels of the company and are confident in your ability to advise and build positive relationships with stakeholders
Problem Solver: No mountain is too high. You enjoy using your strong initiative and solution-oriented approach to solve problems
Organisational Skills: Managing multiple tasks simultaneously comes naturally to you and keeps things interesting
Computer Literacy: You will need to be highly proficient in your current computer skills and be excited by the challenge of learning new systems
Having recently been awarded Self-Accrediting Authority (SAA) as an Institute of Higher Education, we're expanding and looking to add even more experience and talent to our incredible compliance team.
This pivotal role demands extensive compliance knowledge, ideally with 2-5 years of experience in the Australian higher education landscape. If you're ready to make a significant impact, join a supportive team and tackle exciting new challenges we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
Work-Life Balance: We understand that life can be hectic, and we want to ensure that you have the flexibility you need to thrive both personally and professionally. To help with this balance, we offer 4 days of study leave so you can thrive in your career and with your education.
Professional Growth: As an educational institution, we believe in the power of lifelong learning. You'll have abundant opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge through seminars, workshops, and various professional development initiatives.
Employee Wellbeing: Your wellbeing matters to us. That's why we provide access to confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program. We also make sure you’re in safe hands while you’re at work, with our leadership team currently undertaking mental health first aid training.
Inclusive Culture: At EIT, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) aren't just buzzwords – they're integral to who we are. We're proud to be registered with the 'Welcome Here' project, showing our commitment to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. We also offer scholarships to encourage women in STEM fields and our EIT Equity & Diversity Bursary supports less privileged and underrepresented communities, ensuring that everyone has equal access to opportunities for success.
End-of-Trip Facilities: To support our employees' active lifestyles, we offer end-of-trip facilities. Whether you're cycling, jogging, or hitting the gym, our facilities are designed to make juggling your health and work as easy as possible.
Job Description
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will have the opportunity to be involved in:
Taking an active leadership role in Higher Education Compliance
Collaborating closely with stakeholders across EIT to identify and address risk and compliance issues
Implementing and monitoring compliance initiatives, ensuring a cycle of continuous improvement
Acting as the primary point of contact for higher education compliance queries
Managing the interface between Higher Education and VET compliance
Producing and presenting regular reports to EIT governing bodies and assisting with governance-related administrative duties
Navigating diverse compliance systems, spanning across the globe (UK, South Africa, USA)
What Will Set You Apart?:
Senior Experience & Expertise: You have extensive compliance knowledge and experience, ideally 2-5 years in the Australian higher education sector. You also have a comprehensive understanding of Australian higher education standards, acts, and codes.
Flexibility: EIT operates in an agile and flexible environment. We're seeking candidates who will thrive in dynamic setting and enjoy a role with variety
Interpersonal Skills: You enjoy meeting people from all levels of the company and are confident in your ability to advise and build positive relationships with stakeholders
Problem Solver: No mountain is too high. You enjoy using your strong initiative and solution-oriented approach to solve problems
Organisational Skills: Managing multiple tasks simultaneously comes naturally to you and keeps things interesting
Computer Literacy: You will need to be highly proficient in your current computer skills and be excited by the challenge of learning new systems
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