Adviser, Student Legislative Compliance

Job No.: 696348

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $110527 - $121227 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Office of the University Registrar is seeking an Adviser Student Legislative Compliance to support the coordination of institutional governance assurance and reporting activities under the Higher Education Support Act (HESA) and Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act frameworks.

Reporting to the Senior Adviser Student Legislative Compliance under broad direction you will undertake compliance monitoring policy research and data analysis across a complex matrix this role you will monitor legislative changes maintain compliance registers coordinate assurance reviews track remediation actions and prepare high-quality reports committee papers and dashboards. You will work collaboratively with operational teams across the university to gather evidence ensure regulatory requirements are embedded into daily business processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.

This role requires an undergraduate degree with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of higher education training. You bring sound knowledge of higher education compliance frameworks specifically the Higher Education Support Act and the Education Services for Overseas Students Act or the demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire it. Strong analytical capabilities excellent written communication skills and a proven track record in coordinating compliance governance or quality assurance activities across cross-functional teams are essential.

About Monash University

AtMonash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something ground breaking a place where great things happen.

We value difference anddiversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion aninclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95000 students four Australian campuses and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the worlds best tertiary institutions. We rank in theworlds top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includessupporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities neurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Dr Helen Gniel University Registrar

Position Description:Adviser Student Legislative Compliance

Applications Close: Thursday 3 September 2026 11:55pm AEST

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