- Join the Legal, Risk and Compliance team as the Compliance Program Manager
- Full-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campus
- Hew 9 + 17% super and staff benefits

About The Role Play a key role in advancing Swinburne's commitment to a safe, inclusive and accountable university community.

As Compliance Program

Manager, you will lead critical university-wide compliance and safeguarding initiatives, driving programs focused on antisemitism and racism prevention, gender-based violence prevention and response, child safety, and reportable conduct obligations.

Reporting to the Director, Legal, Compliance & Integrity, you will partner with stakeholders across the University to strengthen compliance capability, deliver assurance and education initiatives, and embed best-practice governance and risk management frameworks.

This is a unique opportunity to influence meaningful change across the institution, lead high-profile regulatory priorities, and make a lasting impact on the wellbeing, safety and experience of our students, staff and broader community. If you're passionate about creating positive outcomes through compliance, integrity and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- Lead and maintain University-wide compliance programs associated with HES obligations as they relate to antisemitism and the prevention of racism, GBV Framework obligations and Child Safe Standards.
- Coordinate compliance monitoring, internal reviews, action plans, evidence repositories and reporting.
- Develop, review and maintain policies, procedures, guidance, standards and operating frameworks.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders such as People & Culture, Safer Community, academic portfolios, vocational education and other business units to coordinate compliance obligations.
- Develop and coordinate training, awareness campaigns, communications and resources to strengthen university wide understanding of compliance responsibilities.
- Identify trends, lessons learned and opportunities for improvement; benchmark practices and contribute to strategic planning and compliance maturity uplift across the University.





Qualifications For more information please refer to the . A degree qualification in law, governance, public policy, business, education, risk, compliance or a related discipline. Postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded. About Swinburne University of Technology?

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

- Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
- Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
- Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.
- Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page !

To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.





If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

Applications Close: Sunday 27th of September at 11.30 pm

Swinburne offers versatile working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Our Moondani Toombadool

Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact talent acquisition or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [email protected].

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

📌 Compliance Program Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Swinburne University Of Technology
📍 Melbourne