Job Description
Quality and Compliance Manager – Higher Education
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The Institute of International Studies – Sydney CBD NSW
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The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) is an Australian higher education provider delivering career-focused programs to domestic and international students.
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As TIIS continues to strengthen its governance, quality assurance and regulatory capability, we are seeking an experienced Quality and Compliance Manager to support the institution's next stage of development.
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About the role
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The Quality and Compliance Manager will provide institution-wide leadership and oversight across quality assurance, regulatory compliance, risk management and governance monitoring. This is an important second-line assurance role responsible for strengthening TIIS's institutional self-assurance framework and supporting ongoing compliance with the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) ****, AQF, ESOS Act, National Code and other applicable regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Management Team, Academic Board, Audit & Risk Committee and Board of Directors while maintaining appropriate independence in compliance monitoring and assurance.
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Key responsibilities
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Maintaining TIIS's compliance and self-assurance framework against the HESF **** and other regulatory requirements
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Supporting TEQSA re-registration, accreditation, monitoring and regulatory submissions
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Monitoring ESOS, National Code and PRISMS compliance
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Maintaining compliance mappings, evidence registers and regulatory records
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Monitoring AQF alignment, academic quality and course compliance
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Maintaining the institutional policy register and monitoring policy review and approval cycles
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Maintaining and reviewing compliance and regulatory risk registers
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Coordinating internal and external audits and monitoring corrective actions
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Providing regular compliance and assurance reports to the Board, Audit & Risk Committee, Academic Board and management
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Overseeing compliance breaches, incidents and systemic issues, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions
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About you
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Substantial experience in quality assurance, compliance, governance or risk management, preferably within Australian higher education
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Strong knowledge of TEQSA and the HESF ****
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Sound knowledge of the AQF, ESOS Act, National Code and CRICOS requirements
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Experience with institutional self-assurance, regulatory submissions, audits and evidence management
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Understanding of academic governance, course accreditation and quality assurance processes
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Demonstrated ability to maintain compliance and risk registers and monitor corrective actions
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Robust analytical, written and reporting skills
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Confidence to provide independent advice to senior management and governance bodies
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Practical, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail
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About TIIS
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The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) is an Australian higher education provider delivering career-focused programs to domestic and international students.
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As TIIS continues to strengthen its governance, quality assurance and regulatory capability, we are seeking an experienced Quality and Compliance Manager to support the institution's next stage of development.
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Why Join TIIS?
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This position provides an opportunity to play an important role in strengthening TIIS's institutional governance, regulatory assurance and quality systems during a period of development and growth.
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The role offers exposure across the institution and the opportunity to work directly with senior management and key governance bodies while helping TIIS build a stronger culture of quality, accountability, compliance and continuous improvement.

📌 Quality And Compliance Manager - Higher Education (New South Wales)
🏢 The Institute of International Studies
📍 New South Wales