Knowledge and Compliance Officer

The University of Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Adelaide invites applications for a Knowledge and Compliance Officer in the Pay Accuracy and Entitlement Program, based in City West. This full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract role will deliver education, guidance and compliance support to Colleges and Portfolios, while maintaining resources and handling sensitive information with discretion.

You will engage stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to training and governance activities to promote consistent

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Experience in administration, learning support, compliance coordination or knowledge management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Deliver local education, training and awareness activities.
• Provide guidance to managers and staff on pay entitlements.
• Support adoption of compliant practices across the university.
• Maintain accurate knowledge resources, FAQs and knowledge articles.
• Manage and triage enquiries, escalating to subject matter experts when required.
• Support compliance tracking, reporting and document governance.
• Collaborate with Colleges and Portfolios within Pay Accuracy and Entitlement Program.

Skills

Administration

Learning support

Compliance coordination

Knowledge management

Training delivery

Multi-priority management

Deadlines

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and...

• Based in the Quality and Compliance team in People & Culture at City West
• Full-time 12 month fixed term contract
• Salary Range: $94,269 - $101,828 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

Work that matters

As the Knowledge and Compliance Officer, you will support Colleges and Portfolios to embed consistent and compliant pay and entitlement practices across Adelaide University. Reporting to the Change Specialist, you will deliver local education, training and awareness activities, provide guidance to managers and staff, and support the adoption of compliant practices. You will maintain accurate and accessible knowledge resources, including guidance materials, FAQs and knowledge articles, manage and triage enquiries, and elevate matters to subject matter experts where required. You will also support compliance tracking, reporting and document governance to monitor training, engagement and ongoing compliance.

Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description to discover more about this opportunity.

The team

This role forms part of the Change and Education Stream within the Pay Accuracy and Entitlement Program and is aligned to the People and Culture Portfolio within the University.

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

This role is perfect for someone who is an excellent communicator who is organised, detail-focused and confident working with stakeholders. You will have experience in administration, learning support, compliance or knowledge management, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU .

Experience

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

• In administration, learning support, compliance coordination or knowledge management
• Delivering training and education activities and evaluating their effectiveness through learner engagement and knowledge transfer measures
• Managing multiple initiatives and delivering outcomes within established timeframes.
• Proven ability to apply strong attention to detail and manage documentation accurately
• Use of Microsoft 365 tools to support coordination, tracking and reporting activities.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information appropriately and work to deadlines

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Submit your application by 11:30pm Wednesday 30 September 2026

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.