Quality and Compliance Officer

University of Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Adelaide is seeking a Quality and Compliance Officer to safeguard employee records, support compliance activities and drive improvement across People & Culture. You will work within the City West Campus team and contribute to audits, data integrity and trusted advisory services for staff and managers.

Join a high‑performing, inclusive workplace that values accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement, with a 12‑month fixed-term contract and a salary in the advertised range.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering operational administration, compliance or audit-related services in a complex organisation.
• Ability to apply policies and compliance frameworks to service delivery.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and data integrity across systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet service targets.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and privacy awareness.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders and ability to provide clear advice.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to service enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Support audits, compliance monitoring and record management activities.
• Deliver trusted advice to staff and managers across the university community.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for a compliant workplace.
• Embed consistent practices and safeguard data integrity organisation-wide.

Skills

Operational admin

Compliance/audit

Record management

Data integrity

Stakeholder advisory

Prioritisation

Job description

• Based in People & Culture at the City West Campus
• Three Full-time 12-month fixed term contract opportunities
• Salary Range: $84,498 - $93,955 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.

Workthat matters

Make a meaningful impact by helping ensure a fair, compliant and high-performing workplace. As a Quality and Compliance Officer, you'll safeguard employee records, support critical compliance activities, deliver trusted advice, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen how people and culture services are delivered across the University. Your work will help create confidence, integrity and positive outcomes for staff, managers and the wider university community.

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

The team

These roles sit within the Quality and Compliance function aligned to the People and Culture Portfolio.

Working closely with People Services and Careers, Legal, Risk, data and analytics teams, senior leaders, and external regulatory bodies, the team provides trusted advice on complex compliance matters, support audit activities, monitor legislative changes, and helps embed consistent, compliant practices across the University.

Visit the AU website to learn moreabout People & Culture.

Our people

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 is an opportunity for detail-oriented professionals to make a real impact by supporting critical compliance activities, maintaining data integrity, and delivering trusted advice that helps ensure a positive employee experience across the University.

We're looking for proactive and solutions-focused professionals to help drive operational excellence through audits, compliance monitoring, record management and process improvement. Your work will directly contribute to a trusted, compliant and high-performing workplace.

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

Experience

Tojoin our community and thrive in this role,you will likely havethe following skills and experience:

• Experience delivering operational administration, compliance or audit-related services within a complex organisational environment
• Experience applying policies, procedures, industrial requirements and compliance frameworks to support service delivery
• Proven ability to maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across business systems
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet service delivery targets
• Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and in accordance with privacy and records management requirements
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and provide clear, customer-focused advice and support
• Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities, contribute to service enhancement initiatives and elevate complex matters appropriately

Ourcommitment to inclusionand diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity iscelebratedand everyone feels respected and valued.Adelaide University isanequal opportunityemployer,committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Westrongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of allages,genders,cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, andgender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible workingarrangementsand providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Launch your futurewith Adelaide Universitynow

Submit your application by 11:30pm Sunday 18 October 2026

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493545):

Emma Kelvin – Consultant, Talent Acquisition
[phone] | [e-mail]

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.