Head of Quality and Compliance

Acknowledge Education is a leading training provider with campuses throughout Australia offering a variety of courses in a range of industries such as health, community services, social work, business, civilconstructionand hospitality. In our 139-year history in education, weremaintrue to our mission to stay a challenging,relevantand creative leader in the education industryTrue to our name, we acknowledge and celebrate the unique aspirations and achievements of every student. From our roots as an English language school in Victoria,we''ve evolved into a national academic powerhouse, with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane educating over 6,000 students every year.We are looking for a senior, systems-minded compliance leader to take ownership of AEs risk and regulatory posture across our higher education and VET operations. You will report directly to the CEO and work closely with the AE Board and regulatory bodies including TEQSA and ASQA.This is not just a compliance role. Its a change leadership positiondesigned for someone ready to lift capability, and lead AE into its next chapter of growth and integrity.Regulatory LeadershipLead and evolve AEs compliance frameworks to ensure alignment with TEQSAs Higher Education Standards Framework and ASQAs RTO Standards.Oversee CRICOS, ESOS Act, and National Code compliance for international student operations.Manage all regulatory submissions, self-assessments, and notifications of material change.Act as AEs key liaison for audits, site visits, and inquiries.Maintain AEs enterprise risk and compliance registers.Advise the CEO and Board on regulatory risk exposure and strategic implications.Ensure strong internal controls across academic, marketing, admissions, and student services.Culture Building & Capability UpliftLead a cross-functional approach to compliance awareness, training, and accountability.Embed a proactive, integrity-first culture across the organisation.Partner with academic leaders to uplift governance and quality assurance.Remediation & Crisis ResponseRespond to compliance breaches, regulator notices, or whistleblower reports with discipline and transparency.Drive effective remediation planning and evidence-based reporting.QualificationsMust Have:710+ years of senior experience in regulatory compliance within Australian higher education or vocational education.Expertise in TEQSA and ASQA frameworks, including experience managing audits or regulatory responses.Strong understanding of CRICOS, ESOS Act, and the National Code.Proven track record leading compliance transformations in complex, fast-changing environments.Board-level communication and strategic stakeholder engagement skills.Nice to Have:Legal, governance, or regulatory qualifications.Experience working in a private equity or regulatory recovery context.Why Now? Why You?This is a rare, high-impact opportunity for a seasoned compliance leader to:Take the reins in a business poised for reform and growthBuild a contemporary, best-practice compliance culture from the inside outInfluence strategy at the executive and board levelRestore regulator trust and redefine AEs reputation for quality and integrityAdditional InformationOpportunities to grow within the organization$1,500 professional development allowanceIncredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionalsBe part of a fast-growing organization working in an agile environmentQuestions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring were attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.Job Location #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-07