Manager, Student Programs Funding & Compliance

1. Division Operations

Penrith, AU

1. Contract Type Full-Time

Job ID: REF1503W

• Full-time, 3 year fixed term position at HEW Level 8.
• Kingswood Campus location with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $118,969-$132069 plus 17% Super.

Oversee funding governance and compliance across key student programs, ensuring strong financial stewardship and measurable outcomes.

The Opportunity

You will provide institutional oversight of government and University-funded student programs, ensuring governance, compliance and financial accountability across multiple funding streams. This includes managing key regulated funding such as Needs-Based funding, SSAF, ISSP and Outreach programs, ensuring obligations under legislation and funding agreements are met.

You will lead the coordination of funding activities, including reporting cycles, financial acquittals and compliance requirements. You will monitor allocations, expenditure and forecasts, ensuring funds are used appropriately and support long-term sustainability. Through your work, you will enable accurate reporting, strong governance and alignment with the University’s strategic priorities.

You will also act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and stakeholders, providing expert guidance on funding guidelines, eligibility and compliance requirements. You will support governance committees, improve systems and processes, and strengthen data management practices to ensure effective administration and reporting across programs.

What Success Looks Like:

• Governance and compliance requirements are consistently met across all funding streams.
• Accurate and timely submission of funding reports and financial acquittals.
• Effective monitoring of funding allocations, expenditure and forecasts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and clear advice provided to senior leaders.
• Continuous improvement of systems, processes and reporting practices.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification in business, management, finance or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in complex environments with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple funding streams and deadlines.
• High level attention to detail with experience in financial reporting and compliance.
• Proven ability to interpret legislation, funding guidelines and contractual requirements.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Hiring Manager, Mahain Jayaram, Director, Financial Performance & Analysis via email M.Jayaram@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1503W
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 28th June 2026
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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