About the Schools:
Brighton College (Singapore) and the Australian International School are vibrant and ambitious learning communities, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional educational experiences for our students. Our success is built on the dedication, expertise and collaborative spirit of our staff, who play a vital role in fostering cultures of excellence, innovation and wellbeing.
We are seeking individuals who are passionate about making a positive contribution, committed to continuous improvement, and who share our belief in supporting both pupils and colleagues to achieve their fullest potential.
About Cognita:
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, Thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they're starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.
We protect what's special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that's, quite literally, world class.
It's an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Compliance Officer to join our fantastic team.
About the Role:
The Compliance Officer supports the effective operation of the schools compliance programme through the administration, monitoring, implementation and reporting of regulatory, accreditation, audit and governance requirements. The role serves as the operational lead for day-to-day compliance activities and works closely with departments to ensure adherence to regulatory obligations and internal policies.
What you will be doing:
Regulatory Compliance:
- Perform data gathering and document production associated with meeting the requirements of compliance, including but not limited to, responsibility for:
- SWDA (or equivalent) Enhanced Regulatory Framework (ERF) on Premises, Courses and Modules, Teachers Registration, Academic and Examination Board, Managers and Annual Returns;
- SWDA (or equivalent) EduTrust Years 1 & 3 desktop submissions, Year 2 interim site inspections and Year 4 Renewal Site Inspection
- SWDA student contract/addendum templates in compliance to SWDA (or equivalent)
- Develop a working knowledge amongst the teaching and support community of all areas of compliance applicable to the school (including but not limited to SWDA laws and regulations)
- Support timely submissions and reporting to SWDA and relevant authorities on any school related compliance requirements
- Prepare and support all internal and external audits, including Edutrust audits, and to assist in addressing audit findings, observations and corrective actions promptly
- Assist auditors and/or inspectors in compliance reviews either onsite or through submissions Support Academic function in other academic related accreditations (COBIS,BSO,FOBISIA and other Association memberships)
- Support employees on regulatory requirements, internal audit and any other compliance related trainings
- Maintain compliance trackers, audit logs and reports for management review, where necessary
Policy management: - Ensure all policies and procedures relating to compliance have been appropriately approved and documented within the school, maintaining proper document control and version management of all such policies and records
- Maintain a centralised e-filing system within which to maintain compliance and policy documents
Student contract and Vendor compliance:
- Maintain student contract templates in line with SWDA requirements
- Support each School's annual student contract renewal process
- Vendor Contract Management: Maintain up to date vendor management repository. Develop and guide colleagues in implementing effective data management policies and processes aligned with data protection requirement.
Data governance support: - Support the implementation of data strategy, policies, processes, and controls to ensure data security, including regular review of existing policies for relevance and effectiveness.
- Establish clear protocols and procedures for secure and responsible data sharing
- Assist with data audits and support implementation of data protection and governance requirements
Who we are looking for:
Position Requirements
- Minimum 3 years experience in compliance, quality assurance or regulatory roles, preferably in local private education industry
- Functional knowledge of SWDA (previously known as SSG), compliance and regulatory resources and issues
- Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks, knowledge of SWDA, CIS, WASC is an advantage
- Participation in a Total Quality Management System team, preferred
- Data management skills, working knowledge of the principle of data management and administration Analytical skills and problem-solving ability
- Excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work cooperatively with others to resolve problems/issues.
- Strong organisational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritise work, able to manage high volume workflow and deadlines
- Ability to work independently and be a strong team player
- High level of professionalism, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree
Benefits at Cognita:
- Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
- Free parking on site (subject to availability)
- Professional Development
How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 16th August 2026
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
