Assistant Director, Compliance

About this role

Who we are We are Australia’s National Vocational Education and Training (VET) regulator. What we do We regulate providers that deliver VET qualifications and courses to students in Australia or offer Australian qualifications internationally, providers that deliver VET courses to overseas students, and certain providers that deliver English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students. We also accredit VET courses to make sure nationally approved standards are met. Why we do it We ensure quality VET so that students, industry, governments and the community have confidence in the integrity of national qualifications issues by training providers, and that students are protected from any practices that come at the expense of their ability to gain the required competencies. ASQA supports and promotes a strong team culture, a safe, healthy and happy workplace and the sharing of knowledge. Visit our website for more information about ASQA , including our role and how we regulate. About the Opportunity We are seeking an Assistant Director, Compliance who will be responsible for managing a team of Compliance Officers to support the Director Compliance in ensuring that compliance is managed in a way that supports the objective of quality VET, in accordance with the ASQA Approach to Compliance Regulatory Practice Guide. Key responsibilities include: • leading and managing a team responsible for compliance management, including establishing expectations, and scheduling and reviewing work • applying compliance methodologies to efficiently and effectively resolve identified non‐compliance and escalate significant or ongoing non-compliance for proportionate regulatory response, in conjunction with ASQA’s confidence in the provider’s commitment and capability and the level of potential/actual harm • applying good administrative law decision-making principles based on relevant information, analysis of evidence, and in compliance with legislation to enable respondents to understand the basis of decisions affecting them • supporting, mentoring and coaching members of the team to develop their capability. Skills and experience To succeed in this role, you will have: • a demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team performing regulatory functions (particularly through change or reform) • an understanding of best practice regulation and/or enforcement powers, administrative law principles and the ability to make clear, well-reasoned and timely risk based regulatory decisions and highly developed critical thinking skills with the ability to research and analyse a range of complex issues • the ability to identify and propose improvements to systems, processes, communications and/or timeliness • the ability to develop and implement work plans, set work area priorities, and evaluate outputs • the ability to develop and manage relationships with staff and stakeholders, engaging and collaborating to achieve outcomes and facilitate cooperation • demonstrated experience providing high-quality written and oral advice to senior management What we offer We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community, people with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with neurological differences. You will be joining a dynamic workforce at ASQA that will support you to thrive in your career. You will have access to: • generous leave entitlements • a competitive salary (with clear and transparent salary progression and scheduled salary increases) • 15.4% superannuation • flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance, including working from home and hybrid working arrangements • flexible working hours • professional development opportunities • health and wellbeing events throughout the year • free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members • a $300 annual healthy lifestyle allowance • additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period. Benefits of working in the APS • Purpose and meaning - the Australian Public Service (APS) offers a clear purpose and meaningful work where you can make a positive impact in people's lives. • Opportunities to learn and grow - regardless of where you are in your career or what your skills are, there's a pathway and role for you. • Community and belonging - we believe everyone belongs. Our leaders are focused on building a workplace which values diverse views, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives. • Flexibility and balance - we are committed to offering flexibility for all APS roles. We know flexibility is important so you can balance your work and personal priorities. • Conditions and lifestyle - be a part of a secure, dynamic public service with great conditions of employment in a diverse range of roles and locations to support your lifestyle.