Coordinator, Foreign Engagement Compliance

Deakin partnership; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site childcare

Gyms

Medical centres

Cafes

Public transport accessibility

Parking

Job summary

Deakin University Geelong is seeking a Coordinator, Foreign Engagement Compliance to coordinate the university's foreign engagement compliance activities, conduct due diligence, risk assessments, and provide advisory support. This role supports risk management and regulatory compliance across the university.

You will advise staff on sanctions, export controls, and obligations, prepare reports, and help maintain compliance processes and training for ongoing governance.

Qualifications

• Degree and/or substantial professional experience in technical or administrative environments.
• Proven experience delivering and coordinating complex work independently.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret policies, regulations, and requirements.
• Experience in compliance, risk, governance, or regulatory functions within complex environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including preparing reports, briefings and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the university’s foreign engagement compliance activities and provide operational and advisory support.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments on foreign entities, partners, funding sources and engagements.
• Advise staff on foreign engagement risks and obligations, including sanctions, export controls, foreign interference and influence.
• Prepare reports, briefings and assessments to support compliance decisions and risk management.
• Improve and maintain compliance processes, training, systems and records, while supporting monitoring, audits and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Job no: 588205
Work type: Full-time
Location: Flexible
Categories: Administration, Legal Services

• Flexible location based at Burwood or Geelong Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Two positions available - Full-time and fixed-term for 12 months

About the team and role:

As trusted advisors and collaborative partners, the Finance and Assurance function provides a range of services to all parts of the university to drive financial sustainability and provide expert advice and compliance assurance to support delivery of the University Strategy and operational activities.

Our Assurance capability, consisting of Legal Services, Compliance, Contract Governance and Risk develops the University’s assurance frameworks and policies, and provides key expertise that underpins compliance and corporate governance and Deakin's commitment to high standards of integrity.

The Coordinator, Foreign Engagement Compliance coordinates the delivery of the University’s foreign engagement compliance functions through operational and advisory activities. The role undertakes due diligence assessments, supports risk management processes, and provides advice and training to staff on foreign engagement obligations.

As a Coordinator, Foreign Engagement Compliance, you will:

• Coordinate the University’s foreign engagement compliance activities and provide operational and advisory support.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments on foreign entities, partners, funding sources, and engagements.
• Advise staff on foreign engagement risks and obligations, including sanctions, export controls, foreign interference and influence.
• Prepare reports, briefings and assessments to support compliance decisions and risk management.
• Improve and maintain compliance processes, training, systems and records, while supporting monitoring, audits and regulatory reporting.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A relevant degree and/orsubstantial professional experience in technical or administrative environments.
• Proven experience delivering and coordinating complex work, with the ability to operate independently.
• Stronganalytical skills and experience interpretingpolicies, regulations, and requirements.
• Experience in compliance, risk, governance, or regulatory functions within complex environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including preparing reports, briefings, and assessments to support decision-making.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Nic Pappin (Head of Compliance & Contract Governance) on [e-mail]

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 11:55pm.

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:

In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 04 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Lead the coordination of foreign engagement compliance, including due diligence and risk management, while providing advice and training to staff on regulatory obligations.

Lead the coordination of foreign engagement compliance, including due diligence and risk management, while providing advice and training to staff on regulatory obligations.