Compliance Officer

Compliance Officers ensure that an organisation’s products, services, operations and business practices comply with government standards and legislation. They are often part of the QA team, measuring compliance of the organisation’s own quality standards.

As a Compliance Officer you could be carrying out risk assessments on hazards and security risks, coordinating quality audits and safety inspections, preparing a report of product samples and QA tests, or assisting with the development of operational procedures.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $89,440
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a compliance officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50120

Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 months
$1,499 - $6,422
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Administration)

Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50720

Diploma of Paralegal Services

On Campus, Online
12 months
$6,780 - $9,900
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
Additional requirements may apply.
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
  • Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Compliance)

Blended, Online
12 months
$1,995 - $6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PSP40416

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Online
12 months
$2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10711NAT

Advanced Diploma of Governance, Risk and Compliance

Blended, On Campus
24 months
$4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSBSS00122

Compliance Skill Set

Blended, Online
6 months
$1,195
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10862NAT

Certificate IV in Risk Management Essentials

Blended, On Campus
18 months
$2,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10712NAT

Diploma of Risk Management and Business Continuity

Blended, On Campus
24 months
$4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FNS41820

Certificate IV in Financial Services

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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