Impact & Compliance Officer

UNSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

17% Superannuation contributions and 3

Job summary

UNSW is seeking an Impact & Compliance Officer to support governance, compliance, and reporting for the Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Success portfolio. You will advise on governance matters and contribute to policy and program implementation across the Engagement & Student Success team.

The role reports to the Manager, Student Governance & Projects and has no direct reports, with hybrid work arrangements at Kensington, NSW. Strong written and verbal communication and high discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience.
• Ability to research issues and report findings using data visualisation tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and diplomacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience in planning and coordinating projects and delivering programs.
• Attention to detail in recording meetings and documentation.
• Strong organisational skills and prioritisation abilities.
• Advanced computer literacy and ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare and distribute agendas and briefing papers for committees.
• Attend meetings, take minutes and track actions with compliant records.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to schedule meetings and plan activities.
• Support documentation for project management of student support initiatives.

Skills

Data visualization

Confidentiality & discretion

Communication skills

Project coordination

MS Office proficiency

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Information systems

Job description

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Level 6 from $108k + 17% superannuation & leave loading
• Location: Kensington NSW (Hybrid Working Arrangements)

This Job is based in Australia

Why your role matters

The Impact & Compliance Officer supports governance, legislative compliance and reporting activities across the Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Success portfolio’s student support initiatives, boards and committees. The role provides advice to stakeholders on governance matters and contributes to projects focused on legislative requirements, compliance and impact reporting. The position also supports the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans, policies and procedures across the Engagement & Student Success team and broader portfolio.

The role reports to the Manager, Student Governance & Projects and has no direct reports.

Specific Accountabilities Include

• Collect, prepare and distribute the agenda and documentation for each committee preparing briefing papers for stakeholder engagement as required.
• Attend meetings, prepare minutes and take appropriate action to enable the timely dissemination of meeting outcomes, maintaining accurate records in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Liaise with committee members, senior management and other members of the portfolio and University Governance office as required to facilitate the effective operation of committees, including establishing meeting schedules and action plans.
• Maintain and assist in the development of documentation required for the effective project management and evaluation of student support initiatives and policy implementation, including coordinating workshops, surveys and engagement polls to effectively garner student and staff feedback.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of information organisation and retrieval. Ability to research issues appropriately and report findings accurately, both verbally and in writing, using data visualisation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a high level of confidentiality, diplomacy and discretion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to enable professional interaction as well as build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders both internal and external.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning and coordination of projects and the successful delivery of programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to create accurate records of meetings, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and resolve conflicting priorities; ability to take responsibility for own work and to appropriately refer problems.
• Advanced level of computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications, systems and databases, including demonstrated ability to work with information systems and databases and ability to learn and implement new systems.

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW.

Benefits And Culture

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our Benefits Include

• Flexible working options.
• Career development opportunities.
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

Pre-Employment Checks

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.