Compliance Officer - AIS & BCS

About the Schools

Brighton College (Singapore) and the Australian International School form dynamic and ambitious educational communities dedicated to providing excellent learning experiences. Their success is driven by committed and skilled staff who foster excellence, innovation, and wellbeing.

These schools seek individuals passionate about positive impact, continuous improvement, and supporting both students and colleagues to realize their full potential.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education with 90 schools across 21 countries serving over 100,000 students worldwide. Each school is unique but united by the mission to help everyone thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Cognita nurtures every student's unique personality and strengths and supports them academically, socially, and emotionally. It offers broad knowledge and opportunities by connecting classrooms across the globe to deliver world-class education.

Role Overview

The Compliance Officer ensures smooth operation of the schools' compliance program, overseeing regulatory, accreditation, audit, and governance requirements. Acting as the operational lead on daily compliance matters, this role collaborates with departments to maintain adherence to regulations and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather data and prepare documents for compliance tasks including SWDA/ERF monitoring on premises, courses, teacher registration, academic boards, and annual returns.
• Manage EduTrust submissions and site inspections, ensure student contract templates comply with SWDA regulations.
• Promote compliance awareness throughout teaching and support staff, particularly regarding SWDA laws and regulations.
• Support timely compliance reporting and submissions to SWDA and other authorities.
• Coordinate internal and external audits such as EduTrust, addressing findings and corrective actions promptly.
• Assist auditors during compliance reviews onsite or through documentation.
• Support accreditation efforts linked to academic associations (COBIS, BSO, FOBISIA).
• Provide compliance-related training to employees concerning regulatory and audit requirements.
• Maintain compliance trackers, audit logs, and generate management reports as needed.
• Ensure policies and procedures relating to compliance are approved, documented, and version-controlled.
• Maintain centralized electronic filing for compliance and policy documents.
• Manage student contract templates and oversee annual renewal processes.
• Maintain vendor contract records and guide implementation of data management policies meeting data protection standards.
• Support data governance initiatives including data strategy implementation, policy reviews, secure data sharing protocols, data audits, and adherence to data protection requirements.

Who We Seek

• At least 3 years' experience in compliance, quality assurance, or regulatory roles, ideally within local private education.
• Strong familiarity with SWDA/SSG compliance frameworks and regulatory issues.
• Knowledge of other regulatory frameworks such as CIS and WASC is an advantage.
• Experience with Total Quality Management Systems preferred.
• Competence in data management principles, analytical problem-solving, and administration.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities to collaborate and resolve issues cooperatively.
• Strong organizational skills with capacity to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Professional demeanor with discretion handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree qualification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Free onsite parking subject to availability.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Additional Information

Applications close by 16th August 2026. Early applications are encouraged as recruitment may proceed before the deadline. The organization is dedicated to safeguarding children and young people, implementing safer recruitment and pre-employment background checks.

Diversity is valued, with commitment to fairness and equity throughout the recruitment process.