Governance Officer - Legal, Compliance & Governance

Governance Officer

Western Sydney University is a modern, world-class institution located in the heart of Australia's fastest growing and most economically significant region. With nearly 50,000 students, approximately 3,500 staff, and a network of campuses across Greater Western Sydney, Vietnam, and Indonesia, we are proud to be ranked among the top two per cent of universities globally.

Our commitment to equity, excellence, and impact drives everything we do. We have been ranked first worldwide for four consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025) for our dedication to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings. We are bold, driven by integrity, fairness, and a passion for excellence, and we are seeking an accomplished analytics leader to help turn trusted data into decisions that matter.

The Opportunity
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping governance excellence at one of Australia’s leading universities? We’re seeking a detail-driven and proactive Governance Officer to join our team at the Hawkesbury campus, where you’ll be at the heart of high-level decision-making and compliance assurance.

 The role extends beyond Committee support, to ensuring the University is meeting its governance and compliance requirements. If you thrive on precision, discretion, and ethical judgment, and you’re passionate about enabling strong governance frameworks, this is your chance to make a real impact.

 About You

You are:

• Organised and agile, with exceptional time management skills to juggle multiple priorities.
• Skilled in prioritisation, able to navigate competing deadlines confidently.
• Self-driven and autonomous, able to take initiative and deliver outcomes with minimal supervision.
• A clear and confident communicator, skilled in engaging with diverse stakeholders and producing high-quality written documentation.
• Known for your integrity and ethical judgment, with a commitment to confidentiality and governance best practice.
• Collaborative and engagement-focused, thriving in team-based planning and working effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

Experience with policy interpretation and application is advantageous, but not required.

This is a full-time, ongoing position based at our Hawkesbury campus.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information.

Why Join Us?
At Western Sydney University, you will be part of an institution that is deeply connected to its community and globally recognised for excellence and impact.

• Be part of a dynamic team that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Work in a role that combines strategic influence with operational excellence.
• Build highly transferable skills in governance, compliance, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning- skills that are in demand across industries and will strengthen your long-term career prospects.
• Enjoy the unique environment of our Hawkesbury campus while contributing to an institution that champions access to higher education and empowers first-in-family and culturally diverse students across the Western Sydney region.

Remuneration Package:

HEW Level 5 $99,521 to $112,546 p.a. (comprising Salary of $84,096 to $95,103 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Position Enquiries:

Direct any role related enquiries to  [email protected]

Please no agencies.

Closing Date:

11:59pm, 26th January 2026.

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility

You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.

Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered.