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Reporting and Compliance Officer

Permanent full-time

Location Negotiable (subject to campus availability)

Base salary of $112,834 - $121,512 p.a plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading | TAFE Worker Level 8

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs and 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the Role

As the Reporting and Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in coordinating reporting, compliance, and funding implementation activities to ensure the effective and transparent use of Community Service Obligation (CSO) funding.

Your work will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of operational guidelines, contribute to governance frameworks, and provide data-driven insights to enhance educational outcomes.

You will be responsible for analysing CSO funding utilisation, identifying trends, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including targeted programs under the CSO framework.

About You

You are a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a strong understanding of funding compliance and data analysis. You bring experience in interpreting and applying guidelines, providing clear and consistent advice, ensuring stakeholders meet funding requirements, and contributing to governance and planning processes.

Your ability to communicate complex information effectively and foster collaboration across teams ensures that funding is implemented fairly and transparently. You are proactive, adaptable, and committed to using data to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Lead listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume; and
• A cover letter addressing the essential requirements and your suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday 15 September 2025, 11.55pm AEST

Role-specific enquiries: Contact Antonia Cosseddu R/Manager Delivery Implementation at antonia.Cosseddu2@tafensw.edu.au (up to 8 September 2025), or Maria Lohan, Manager Delivery Implementation at maria.lohan2@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 1024 (after 8 September 2025).

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Kristie Taig, Talent Acquisition Lead at kristie.taig2@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 3984.    

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment. 

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.