The Opportunity

As Manager, Compliance & Quality Assurance, you’ll play a key role in guiding UNSW’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) compliance strategy, providing expert advice and driving process improvements across the University. Acting as the primary contact for TEQSA and Educational Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) related matters, you’ll prepare reports and advice for both internal stakeholders and external regulators. You’ll also manage complex enquiries on policies, regulations, quality assurance, transnational and third-party arrangements, while supporting policy development to ensure alignment with UNSW’s objectives.

Reporting to the Director, Academic Quality & Regulatory Affairs, you’ll collaborate with colleagues in the Office of the DVC Academic Quality, and partner with all divisions and faculties across the University.

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re Australia’s number one university for impact and among the nation’s Top 20 employers. And it’s why we come to campus each day.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Hybrid/Flexible working arrangements
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements
• Affordable on-site parking

Who you are

You hold a relevant tertiary qualification and experience in quality assurance and/or compliance within the higher education sector. You have a proven ability to interpret and advise on legislative requirements, supported by strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

You also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing board papers with accuracy and detail. You’re collaborative and skilled at building effective relationships across diverse teams, while demonstrating initiative and sound judgment in identifying and escalating issues when needed. Importantly, you’re also committed to UNSW’s values, objectives, and policies, including health and safety responsibilities.

To apply: If managing TESQA and ESOS compliance and quality assurance at a G08 university is of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter, addressing the Skills and Experience required, via the APPLY button.

Position Description - Manager, Compliance and Quality Assurance Sept2025.pdf

Contact: Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Consultant e: [email protected]

Applications close: 11.55pm, Wednesday 15th October 2025.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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