Australia — International Student Market 822K inbound students (2024) +10%

1. China 168K

2. India 128K

3. Nepal 57K

4. Vietnam 33K

5. Malaysia 26K

3 international branch campuses in Australia

OVERVIEW Simply Marvelous Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager – CRICOS & RTO to lead compliance operations within an established Australian CRICOS provider. Reporting directly to senior management, the role focuses on regulatory excellence, risk monitoring, continuous improvement, and leadership of a small compliance team. The position requires extensive experience with Australian international education compliance frameworks, including the ESOS Act, National Code, RTO Standards 2025, and PRISMS reporting. Key responsibilities

Monitor compliance with the ESOS Act, National Code, RTO Standards 2025, and associated legislation

Manage PRISMS reporting and ensure all regulatory reporting obligations are completed accurately and on time

Oversee student compliance, attendance, course progress, and intervention

Requirements

Coordinate internal compliance monitoring, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activities

Develop and maintain accurate and complete trainer profiles

Oversee the development, purchase, and customisation of assessment tools

Prepare qualified responses to requests from regulators, including ASQA and the Department of Education

Provide practical compliance advice and guidance to management

Lead, mentor, and support a small compliance team

Ensure compliance policies and procedures remain current and are consistently implemented across the organisation

Requirements

Minimum of three years’ experience in a compliance management role within a medium to large Australian CRICOS provider

Demonstrated expertise in the ESOS Act, National Code, and the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2025





Extensive practical experience using PRISMS

Strong understanding of current Australian student visa requirements and migration policy affecting international students

Experience liaising with regulators and preparing responses to compliance enquiries, audits, and regulatory requests

Experience leading or supervising a small team

Excellent organisational, analytical, and written communication skills

High attention to detail and the ability to work independently

Extensive experience interpreting assessment requirements for nationally recognised training and developing mappings to support assessment tool development

Extensive experience coordinating assessment validation activities following assessment WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Compliance leadership plays a central role in protecting institutional integrity and supporting quality outcomes for international students. In CRICOS and RTO environments, strong compliance practices help ensure organisations meet regulatory obligations while maintaining consistent academic and operational standards. This role also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that support sustainable growth and effective student management processes.

Bonus: Application advice

Highlight direct experience with ESOS, the National Code, RTO Standards, and PRISMS in both your resume and cover letter

Include examples of managing audits, compliance investigations, or regulatory responses involving ASQA or the Department of Education

Demonstrate leadership experience by outlining how you supervised teams, improved processes, or implemented compliance initiatives

Provide specific examples of quality assurance, assessment validation, or assessment tool development work

Emphasise strong written communication skills, especially in preparing formal compliance documentation and reports

If applicable, mention experience working within mature compliance environments or organisations with established governance processes

📌 Senior Compliance Manager – CRICOS (Adelaide)
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