Information Compliance Analyst

Who we are? 
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.  
 
Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.  
 
What’s the job? 
As the Information Compliance Analyst, you will play a critical role in executing and uplifting SOX (ITGC) compliance across enterprise systems at Torrens Global Education. 

Working within Digital IT (IT Ops), you’ll be responsible for ensuring technology controls across access management, privileged access, and system activity are operating effectively, well-documented, and audit-ready year-round. 

This is a hands-on, technical compliance role, ideal for someone who enjoys working across systems, validating access, supporting audits, and improving how compliance is delivered. 

You’ll also contribute to broader compliance initiatives aligned to ISO 27001 and organisational risk frameworks, helping strengthen overall security maturity. 
 

Day-to-day accountabilities 

SOX / ITGC Compliance & Access Governance 

• Execute and maintain SOX IT General Controls (ITGC) across systems 

• Lead quarterly user access reviews (UAR) across platforms (e.g. Active Directory, Salesforce, SQL, Power BI) 

• Manage user provisioning, access changes, and identity lifecycle controls 

• Ensure access aligns with defined roles and permissions frameworks 

Audit & Assurance 

• Prepare and provide audit evidence for internal and external audits (AU & US stakeholders) 

• Support audit walkthroughs, testing cycles, and remediation tracking 

• Investigate and respond to control failures, documenting outcomes and fixes 

Technical Validation & Control Testing 

• Analyse logs and system activity to validate appropriate access usage 

• Perform control testing across access, logging, and system controls 

• Ensure controls are operating effectively and consistently 

Process Improvement & Automation 

• Identify opportunities to improve and automate compliance processes 

• Enhance how evidence is captured and maintained 

• Support uplift of control maturity and audit readiness 

Broader Compliance Support 

• Contribute to ISO 27001 alignment and governance activities 

• Maintain registers (risks, controls, audit findings, actions) 

• Support business continuity and disaster recovery activities 

• Promote awareness and best practices across teams 

Who you are: 

SOX / ITGC Experience (Non-negotiable) 

• Hands-on experience with SOX compliance and ITGC controls 

• Experience supporting audits, evidence collection, and remediation 

• Strong understanding of user access reviews and identity controls 

Technical & Systems Knowledge 

• Experience with identity and access management (IAM) 

• Exposure to enterprise systems (e.g. AD, cloud, SaaS platforms) 

• Ability to interpret logs and validate system access/activity 

Analytical & Detail-Oriented 

• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills 

• High attention to detail in evidence and control validation 

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Comfortable working with IT teams, auditors, and business stakeholders 

• Able to clearly communicate technical findings 

Experience & Qualifications 

• 5+ years in IT security and compliance 

• Degree in IT, Cyber Security, or related field 

• Certifications (Security+, CISA, CISM, etc.) are desirable 

What success looks like 

• SOX controls are embedded, consistent, and audit-ready year-round 

• User access reviews are efficient, accurate, and well-documented 

• Reduced audit friction through better evidence and processes 

• Improved automation and maturity of compliance activities 

• Strong collaboration across Digital IT, Risk, and Audit teams 

Why this role is different 

• Strong focus on SOX + hands-on access governance (not just policy) 

• Opportunity to uplift and mature compliance processes 

• Work across global stakeholders and enterprise systems 

• Broad exposure across risk, and IT operations 

To view the full job description, please click here. 

This is a full-time permanent position offering hybrid flexibility to work from home and a campus near you. 

Why join us?  
Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.  

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.  

 
What we offer: 
We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you’ll benefit from:     

• Study free in a course/degree related to your position     

• B Corp certified university – values driven, and purpose led 

• Access to internal opportunities - Be supported to learn, grow and move across the organisation       

 
Hiring process: 
We aim to provide you with the information you need at each stage of this process to help you present your best self. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact your recruiter at Nikeey.silwal@torrens.edu.au for confidential support. We are committed to ensuring an equitable, barrier-free application process and have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you throughout the recruitment process. 

 
To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog. 
 
We’d love to hear from you. 

Job reference: R29811 

To ensure a fair and thorough review process, applications for this role will close on Friday, 1st May. You can expect to hear from our Talent Acquisition team after this date with any updates about your applications.