Compliance Administration Officer

• Full-time, 2 Years Fixed-Term position at HEW Level 5.
• Based at Western’s Campbelltown campus, with flexible working arrangements
• Salary: $85,778 – $97,006 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading

Support student placement outcomes through high-quality compliance administration.

The Opportunity
The Compliance Administration Officer supports the effective administration of student compliance requirements across a wide range of placement providers. The role plays a key part in ensuring students meet mandatory compliance standards so they can participate in placements with accredited partners.

Working within the Placements Hub, you will manage high-volume compliance workflows, verify and maintain documentation, and provide clear advice to students, Schools and external stakeholders. Accuracy, responsiveness and sound judgement are central to success in this role.

You will also contribute to continuous improvement by maintaining procedural documentation, supporting reporting activities and working collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to strengthen compliance processes.

What Success Looks Like

• Student compliance documentation is processed accurately and on time
• Compliance issues are identified early and resolved or escalated appropriately
• Stakeholders receive clear, reliable advice on compliance requirements
• Records and systems are maintained in line with University and provider standards

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in health administration or related field and/or extensive relevant experience
• Experience interpreting and applying compliance, policy or regulatory requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Internal Applicants Only: To be eligible to apply during the initial advertising period, you must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed-term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement. Following consideration of internal applicants, the University may proceed to external advertising.
• Position Enquiries: Direct to Vanessa Smyth, Compliance and Agreements Coordinator via v.smyth@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1459V in your email.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 30 June 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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