Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

About the Role The Compliance Assistant, located within the DVC International portfolio, contributes towards the university’s international student recruitment and management compliance. Core role duties include:

- Maximising the sustainability of the international student program.
- Assessing students against Genuine Student (GS) criteria to ensure that UTS recruits quality students to manage our Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF) risk rating and remains competitive in the international market. Compiling and analysing information, monitoring, and reporting on emerging trends and issues relating to GS Processing release requests and refunds for commencing students.
- Working flexible hours to suit the requirements of overseas markets.

About You To be successful in the role, you will have:

- A degree with relevant experience, and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience with education/training.
- Skills and experience in conducting GS assessment and interviews.
- Familiarity with the regulatory workplace for international students in Australia, including the ESOS Act, National Code and SSVF/GS requirements in a university setting.
- Demonstrated experience in data analysis, identifying emerging trends and reporting
- Extensive knowledge and experience of international higher education. Strong proficiency using PRISMS and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) with demonstrated proficiency creating and managing Excel spreadsheets.
- Experience in assessment and processing of student release requests and refunds.




- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with constant and concurrent deadlines.
- Experience in the Australian higher education system and understanding of administrative systems and admission and enrolment processes for international students in a university environment.

To read a full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, download the Position Description.

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $87,295 to $99,865 per annum (HEW 5)

This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full time and appointment will be made on a fixed-term basis for a period of up to 12 months (to backfill parental leave). A hybrid work arrangement is available which comprises of working onsite at the UTS Broadway Sydney campus and remote working.

How to apply To apply, please submit:

1. Your current CV
2. A cover letter that addresses your motivation for applying for the role
3. A separate document addressing the full Selection Criteria from the Position Description.

For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria.

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. If you are a current UTS staff member, for help on how to apply through NEO please click here.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing the application process.





Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes job reference IRC347240 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing Date: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 11.59 pm (AEST)

Applicants must have unlimited Australian work rights for the duration of the appointment.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors.

We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.

Accessibility

UTS Recruitment care about digital accessibility. If there is any content in our advertising that you have struggled with, please make us aware so that we can make our information accessible to all.

In addition, if you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact [email protected] for assistance.

UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

📌 Compliance Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 University Of Technology Sydney
📍 Sydney