• Based at either our Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term for 5 years
• Competitive salary and benefits including 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are agile and innovative, and committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education and research and the contributions we make to the wider community. We aim to be a catalyst for positive change for the individuals and the communities we serve. We aspire to be recognised as Australia’s most progressive university.

At Deakin, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including various leave options such as generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to advance your career; an inclusive, supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

About the role

As trusted advisors and collaborative partners, the Finance and Assurance function provides a range of services to all parts of the university to drive financial sustainability and provide expert advice and compliance assurance to support delivery of the University Strategy and operational activities.

The Head of Compliance brings extensive and specialist knowledge of their area of expertise and an understanding of the complexities of the higher education environment. The role is recognised as a principal specialist in compliance and leads and motivates a team of professionals to collaborate and deliver outstanding advice and services to our customers. The role leads the enhancement of practices and methodology in compliance and recommends solutions to more complex university-wide issues.

In this key leadership role, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of skilled professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Provide guidance and support to team members in delivering strategic initiatives, ensuring their growth and development.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with Deakin’s goals and future needs. Establish and maintain compliance policies and procedures in line with Australian regulatory requirements and standards and ensure the university complies with laws and regulations.
• Partner with other teams to ensure compliance and privacy policies are consistently applied across university and liaise with external legal and insurance consultants to stay updated on changes in the regulatory landscape and best practices
• Partner with senior leaders to ensure the university complies with all relevant privacy legislation and develop and implement robust data protection policies, ensuring personal and sensitive information is collected, stored, and used in accordance with legal standards.
• Develop and implement strategies to manage the university's insurance programs, including property, liability, professional indemnity, and workers’ compensation. Oversee the process of lodging and managing insurance claims, ensuring timely resolution of claims and minimisation of financial exposure 

To be successful, you’ll bring

• A Degree in Business/Commerce/Law or related discipline with significant experience commensurate with appointment.
• Extensive experience conceptualising, developing and implementing contemporary compliance solutions, strategies and services to achieve a large organisation’s objectives.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of contemporary compliance discipline practices.
• Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain strong and productive relationships with internal and external partners and customers.
• Proven ability to exercise judgement, influence others, be flexible and adaptive to environmental changes and priorities, and gain support for new plans, programs or initiatives.

For a copy of the full position description, please see below:

 PD - Head of Compliance.pdf

To apply

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Clare Lezaja, Chief Financial Officer on c.lezaja@deakin.edu.au

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 9 March 2025

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.