This is a high-accountability leadership role responsible for enforcing compliance across all operations of Lead College. The National Compliance Manager will have full authority to monitor, investigate, and enforce compliance, including recommending disciplinary actions where breaches are identified.
The role is not advisory it is regulatory enforcement focused, ensuring zero tolerance for non-compliance across RTO, CRICOS, ESOS, and internal governance standards.
Authority & Accountability
Full authority to audit, investigate, and report non-compliance across all departments
Authority to stop processes or operations that are non-compliant
Direct reporting line to CEO with independent escalation rights
Key Responsibilities
1. Compliance Enforcement
Enforce strict adherence to RTO Standards ****, CRICOS, ESOS Act, and internal policies
Conduct unannounced audits and compliance checks across all campuses
Identify breaches and take immediate corrective and enforcement action
Lead internal and external audit readiness
Investigate compliance breaches, including financial, academic, and operational issues
Produce formal investigation reports with evidence-based findings
Maintain a compliance breach register
Issue formal non-compliance notices to responsible staff
Ensure all breaches are rectified within strict timelines
Escalate unresolved issues directly to CEO
4. PRISMS & Regulatory Control
Enforce accuracy and integrity of PRISMS reporting
Conduct regular cross-checks between student, academic, and financial data
Take corrective action for any discrepancies immediately
5. Policy Enforcement & Governance
Ensure all policies are strictly implemented—not just documented
Monitor staff adherence to policies and procedures
Eliminate practices that expose the organisation to regulatory risk
6. Training & Accountability




Deliver mandatory compliance training with assessment of understanding
Hold department heads accountable for compliance within their areas
Ensure no staff member operates outside compliance requirements
7. Risk & Financial Compliance Oversight
Identify financial and operational risks (e.g., unapproved expenses, missing invoices, misallocations)
Enforce strict financial control measures in coordination with Accounts
Ensure all expenses are properly authorised, documented, and compliant
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Zero major non-compliance findings in ASQA/CRICOS audits
Immediate reporting of any critical compliance breach within 24 hours
Minimum quarterly audits across all departments and campuses
100% of identified non-compliances formally documented and actioned
All breaches resolved within 5 working days (or escalated)
100% accuracy in PRISMS reporting
Zero tolerance for delayed or incorrect reporting
100% compliance training completion across staff
Documented disciplinary action for repeated or serious breaches
Key Requirements
Minimum 7+ years' experience in compliance enforcement within RTO/CRICOS sector (essential)
Proven experience in audit, investigation, and regulatory enforcement roles
Strong working knowledge of ASQA, ESOS Act, CRICOS, and RTO Standards ****
Demonstrated ability to enforce compliance and manage difficult situations
High level of integrity, independence, and authority
Critical Expectations
Zero tolerance for negligence, non-compliance, or lack of accountability
Immediate action on all identified risks and breaches
Strong, evidence-based decision-making
Protection of the organisation from regulatory, financial, and reputational risk
Outcome of the Role
A fully compliant organisation with solid governance
Elimination of financial leakage and compliance failures
Audit-ready systems at all times
Clear accountability across all departments
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📌 Rto National Compliance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Lead College
📍 Sydney