Careers at UniSC

• Governance and Risk Management, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Professional Level 8 - $115,240 - $130,514 p.a.plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed term appointment until 31 December 2026

The Opportunity

Join a high-impact team at UniSC as a Risk and Compliance Adviser, where you’ll play a central role in strengthening the University’s approach to risk management and compliance. As part of the Governance and Risk Management portfolio, you will contribute to a transparent, consistent, and accountable framework that underpins the University’s operations—supporting teaching, research, and administration.

This is a strategically important role that combines high-level advisory responsibilities with hands-on implementation. You will develop and deliver risk and compliance frameworks, manage registers and reporting, and provide specialist advice across the University. Your work will help embed a culture of informed risk-taking, ethical decision-making, and legislative compliance across all levels of the organisation.

Working closely with stakeholders across the University community, you will help drive continuous improvement through training, assessments, control evaluations, and collaborative initiatives that build resilience and ensure operational integrity.

You Will:

• develop and implement risk and compliance frameworks, including undertaking risk assessments and recommending mitigation strategies for key University initiatives;
• provide expert advice and guidance to business units to support compliance with regulatory, contractual, and policy obligations; and
• maintain and monitor the University’s risk and compliance registers, and coordinate reporting to senior management and governance committees.

About You

You are an experienced and detail-oriented professional who understands the importance of a well-governed, compliant, and risk-aware institution. You bring both strategic thinking and a practical mindset to your work—capable of influencing high-level discussions and delivering effective, on-the-ground outcomes.

With a collaborative and consultative approach, you’re skilled at building trusted relationships with stakeholders, confidently navigating complex institutional environments, and explaining risk and compliance concepts in a way that’s clear, actionable, and accessible. Your work style is proactive, ethical, and solutions-focused, and you are motivated by making a positive impact on organisational culture and performance.

You Will Possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. law, risk, compliance, business, governance), with substantial experience in risk and/or compliance management within a complex environment;
• Strong working knowledge of risk mitigation strategies, controls, and treatments;
• Demonstrated experience in developing and presenting detailed risk and compliance reports to senior stakeholders;
• Excellent understanding of Australian Standards for Risk and Compliance Management, with the ability to interpret legislation, policy, and regulatory frameworks;
• Outstanding stakeholder relationship and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of an organisation; and
• High-level written communication skills, with experience developing and delivering training and educational programs on compliance and risk-related matters.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of compliance obligations within the higher education sector.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description - 493520 - Risk and Compliance Adviser

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 18 August 2025.   

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Timothy Jensen
Director, Governance and Risk Management – Governance and Risk Management
Telephone: 07 5456 3911
Email: tjensen3@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the 2023-24 Good Universities Guide we are Australia's highest rated public university for postgraduate teaching quality, skills development and student support and Australia's number one public university for overall postgraduate student experience. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. In 2023 we recorded the biggest improvement in Australia for research quality, moving up more than 331 places in the world rank.

At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours.

We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
• private health.