• Lead enterprise-wide compliance strategy at a globally ranked university.
• Shape policy and assurance frameworks that safeguard UWA’s integrity and operations.
• Full-time, ongoing appointment with flexible work options available.
• Competitive remuneration and professional development opportunities.

About the area
The Risk, Integrity, Safety and Compliance (RISC) division supports UWA’s commitment to a high-performance, risk-aware culture. RISC delivers best-practice frameworks for enterprise risk, compliance, integrity, safety and information governance, and plays a key role in upholding institutional excellence.

The newly established Compliance team, embedded within RISC, will take a structured, coordinated approach to compliance management, ensuring accountability across all faculties and divisions. The team’s work will help ensure that UWA’s operations and activities are compliant with all significant legal and regulatory obligations to help enable delivery of the University’s strategic goals.

About the opportunity

• Lead the design, delivery and oversight of a university -wide compliance framework.
• Monitor emerging regulatory changes, advise senior leadership on effective compliance management and deliver reports to governance committees on performance.
• Manage a team of Compliance Officers and partner with embedded risk and compliance champions across UWA.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in law, governance, business or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in compliance systems and assurance in complex organisations, ideally higher education.
• Proven ability to lead teams, engage stakeholders and manage regulatory and legislative obligations.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and embed a culture of compliance and risk awareness.

Special Requirements

• Full background checks will be required, including police, financial, and directorship screening.

Position description:  Associate Director, Compliance.docx

How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 6 July 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have questions, contact the person listed in the ad or email people@uwa.edu.au with the 6-digit job reference number.