Lead Registrar, Student Governance & Compliance

Laureate Australia; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

Torrens University Australia is seeking a senior regulatory compliance lead to translate complex education rules into everyday processes across student administration. You will own ESOS and National Code compliance, coordinate regulator responses, and drive continuous improvement with Legal, Risk and Academic Services teams.

You’ll report to the Academic Registrar and Senior Director, Academic Services, and lead a team to maintain audit-ready records and proactive risk management across the

Qualifications

• University background with senior experience in higher education academic or student administration.
• Strong practical knowledge of ESOS Act and National Code and ability to apply to real work processes.
• Knowledge of TEQSA, ASQA and Higher Education Standards Framework; working knowledge of CRICOS and PRISMS.

Responsibilities

• Turn regulation into practice by translating rules into policies, procedures, controls and evidence requirements.
• Lead risk-based assurance framework for complaints, student safety, completions and records; ensure audit-ready reporting.
• Oversee complaints, appeals, misconduct and academic integrity matters, including high-risk cases.
• Lead external complaints and regulator responses with Legal, Risk and academic teams; ensure recommendations are carried out.
• Oversee student safety, wellbeing and gender-based violence compliance with appropriate processes.
• Ensure accurate student outcomes, records and reporting across the student lifecycle.
• Recruit, coach and develop your team and maintain focus on accuracy and service.

Skills

Higher ed experience

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

TEQSA knowledge

ESOS Act knowledge

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Torrens University Australia is seeking a senior regulatory compliance lead to translate complex education rules into everyday processes across student administration. You will own ESOS and National Code compliance, coordinate regulator responses, and drive continuous improvement with Legal, Risk and Academic Services teams.

You’ll report to the Academic Registrar and Senior Director, Academic Services, and lead a team to maintain audit-ready records and proactive risk management across the