Compliance Assistant

Uniglobaltechnologies; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Compliance Assistant at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) supports international student recruitment and compliance activities within the DVC International portfolio. This full-time fixed-term role focuses on Genuine Student (GS) assessment, international student management compliance, and monitoring visa requirements.

UTS is a public university of technology located in Sydney, Australia, with a strong international focus and culturally diverse campus community.

Qualifications

• GS assessments and interviews experience.
• Familiarity with ESOS Act, National Code and SSVF requirements in a university setting.
• Data analysis, identifying trends, and reporting.
• Experience in international higher education environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to international student recruitment and management compliance activities.
• Maximise the sustainability of the international student program.
• Assess students against Genuine Student (GS) criteria.
• Support management of SSVF risk ratings and related data.
• Compile and analyse information related to GS processing.
• Monitor and report on emerging trends and issues.
• Process student release requests and refunds for commencing students.
• Work flexible hours to meet overseas market requirements.

Skills

GS assessments & interviews

Data analysis & reporting

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

PRISMS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Australia — International Student Market

822K inbound students (2024) +10%

1. China 168K

2. India 128K

3. Nepal 57K

4. Vietnam 33K

5. Malaysia 26K

3 international branch campuses in Australia

This employer operates 1 active branch campus in 1 country (since 1994)

OVERVIEW The Compliance Assistant at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) supports international student recruitment and compliance activities within the DVC International portfolio. This full-time fixed-term role focuses on Genuine Student (GS) assessment, international student management compliance, and monitoring trends related to student recruitment and visa requirements. The position contributes to maintaining the sustainability and competitiveness of the university’s international student program within the Australian higher education sector. UTS is a public university of technology located in Sydney, Australia, with a strong international focus and culturally diverse campus community. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and requires flexibility to support overseas market requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the university’s international student recruitment and management compliance activities.
• Maximise the sustainability of the international student program.
• Assess students against Genuine Student (GS) criteria.
• Support management of Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF) risk ratings.
• Compile and analyse information related to GS processing.
• Monitor and report on emerging trends and issues.
• Process student release requests and refunds for commencing students.
• Work flexible hours to meet the requirements of overseas markets.

Requirements

• Degree with relevant experience, and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Skills and experience conducting GS assessments and interviews.
• Familiarity with the regulatory environment for international students in Australia, including the ESOS Act, National Code, and SSVF/GS requirements in a university setting.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, identifying emerging trends, and reporting.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in international higher education.
• Strong proficiency using PRISMS and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated proficiency creating and managing Excel spreadsheets.
• Experience assessing and processing student release requests and refunds.
• Ability to work under pressure with constant and concurrent deadlines.
• Experience in the Australian higher education system.
• Understanding of administrative systems and admission and enrolment processes for international students in a university environment.
• Applicants must have unlimited Australian work rights for the duration of the appointment. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International education compliance roles help universities maintain high standards in student recruitment, visa integrity, and regulatory alignment. By supporting GS assessment processes and monitoring compliance trends, this role contributes to sustainable international enrolment practices and helps protect institutional reputation. The position also supports international students throughout key administrative processes, helping ensure that university operations align with Australian higher education regulations and student visa requirements.