Quality & Compliance Officer

Online Education Services (OES)

. Coordinate compliance activities aligned with TEQSA requirements and the Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF) .

Posted 10/2/2026part-timeMelbourne • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compliance activities aligned with TEQSA requirements and the Higher Education Standards Framework, alongside strong policy writing and records management capabilities. Proven ability to provide secretariat support to governance bodies while maintaining high attention to detail and managing multiple deadlines.

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TEQSA ComplianceHigher Education Standards FrameworkPolicy WritingSecretariat SupportRecords Management

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Hard Skills

Compliance DocumentationRegulatory SubmissionsRisk Register MaintenanceQuality AssuranceAudit Support

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborative ApproachRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

GovernanceHigher EducationRTOContinuous ImprovementStatutory Deadlines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate compliance activities aligned with TEQSA requirements and the Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF)
Support provider registration, re-registration and course accreditation activities
Prepare regulatory submissions, reports, notifications and compliance documentation
Manage the Institute's policy framework, including policy reviews, registers and document control processes
Provide secretariat support to the Academic Board and governance committees, including meeting coordination, agenda preparation, minute-taking and action tracking
Maintain governance records, risk registers and committee documentation
Support quality assurance, audit and continuous improvement initiatives across the Institute
Report to the CEO
Work closely with senior leaders, governance committees and key stakeholders across the organisation

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years' experience in a compliance, quality assurance or governance secretariat role, ideally within a TEQSA-registered higher education provider or RTO
Sound working knowledge of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 and TEQSA's regulatory approach
Strong policy writing, records management and risk register maintenance skills
Experience providing secretariat support to a Board or Academic Board, including minute-taking and Terms of Reference administration
High attention to detail and ability to independently manage multiple statutory deadlines
Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise competing responsibilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative approach and ability to build effective relationships with academic, governance and operational stakeholders
CV and Cover Letter required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, hybrid working model
Professional development
Wellbeing initiatives
Paid parental leave
Study assistance
Purchased leave
Comprehensive employee benefits