Description

The Senior Group Compliance Manager applies high-level compliance expertise to strengthen compliance monitoring and management (with a focus on regulation) of operational activities across the Monash Group, including central divisions, faculties, controlled entities, and international campuses. This includes liaising with relevant senior leaders to manage the Group’s regulatory compliance obligations, through the provision of informed and expert advice, recommendations and reports to support new initiatives, complex projects, and business decision making. The position also manages a range of high-quality services such as the development and implementation of the University’s compliance management procedure (and associated processes) and oversight of mandatory training. Additionally, the role will collaborate and work closely with the Senior Group Risk Manager to deliver an integrated risk & compliance strategy aligned to the Group Risk Management framework, as well as create and embed a unified risk–compliance culture across the Monash Group.
The Senior Group Compliance Manager works closely with and advises the Deans, Directors and other University leaders on compliance monitoring and management, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The position is also responsible for implementing the Compliance Management Procedure, advising and supporting portfolios to maintain the compliance plans, processes, and a culture of accountability.

Requirements

1. Lead and manage the delivery of varied regulatory compliance activities, including partnering with executive management, to manage compliance risks across the Monash Group, including faculties, controlled entities, central divisions, and international campuses
2. Partner with other Senior Group Compliance Manager to develop and implement an integrated risk and compliance strategy that is aligned to the Group Risk Management framework
3. Develop, implement and maintain a University-wide compliance procedure that supports the University’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework Policy Conduct proactive scanning and maintain up to date knowledge on emerging global compliance risks, as well as monitor and report on the effectiveness of the compliance management framework
4. Oversee the development and maintenance of material compliance areas based on regulatory requirements and assurance maps for those areas
5. Provide leadership and oversight of ethics and integrity programs, including whistleblower and anti-corruption frameworks
6. Act as a representative of the University in high-level domestic and international compliance forums
7. With oversight from the Director, Risk & Compliance, prepare and present comprehensive reports and papers to senior management and steering committees including the Vice Chancellor's Group (VCG), the Vice-Chancellor's Executive Committee (VCEC), and the Audit & Risk Committee
8. Partner with senior leaders across the Monash Group to build and uplift compliance capability across business areas, tailored for diverse jurisdictions
9. Direct and oversee a work environment of continuous review and improvement of business practices, operational processes and service provision
10. Initiate, develop and maintain strong partnerships with the Deans, Directors and other University leaders, including negotiating and managing contracts with external service providers where required
11. Monitor and report on the Monash Group’s risk appetite to governing bodies
12. Provide specialist advice and act as subject matter expert in the areas of crisis preparedness, incident response leadership, and post-incident reviews
13. Other duties as directed from time to time