Compliance Program Unit

Welcome to Enterprise Compliance at Western Sydney University.

Who We Are

The Compliance Program Unit is a dedicated accountability and assurance oversight unit within the Office of the Legal, Governance, Compliance, and Integrity, and is located within the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and President.

The CPU is committed to supporting business units while maintaining independence and objectivity. Download our Compliance Program Unit Handbook “What we do and what we can do to help” (opens in a new window).

What We Do

Management of the Compliance Framework (opens in a new window) which encompasses:

Regulatory compliance (opens in a new window)

Managing the activities to enable and assure that accountable operational units are complying with the applicable NSW and Commonwealth laws that govern the University.

This includes Privacy compliance , and GIPA compliance.

The Privacy and GIPA Officer reports into the Compliance Program Unit. This role enables and assures that the University and its controlled entities’ operational units are complying with Cth and NSW privacy legislation, and the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 NSW (GIPA Act).

Integrity reporting (opens in a new window)

Overseeing the reporting of declared conflicts of interest, and gifts and benefits of those representing the University and its business.

Legal and Compliance Training (opens in a new window)

Facilitating training and awareness of topics in a legal and regulatory context that are beneficial to staff and operations.

Annual Modern Slavery Statement submission (opens in a new window)

Ensuring the annual Modern Slavery Statement addresses all key criteria and is uploaded to the Government Portal by the due date.

The Compliance Framework also applies to The College, and its staff.

How We Do It

By upholding integrity, transparency, and accountability through proactively managing compliance risks and fostering a culture of ethical conduct.

What Drives Us

“Doing the right thing in the right spirit!”

The Team

Keira Hamilton is the Director of the Compliance Program Unit, based at Parramatta South campus.

Keira holds a Double Degree in Media and Law (BMedia / LLB), and a Graduate Certificate in Compliance and Risk Management (10184NAT). She is also an appointed NSW Justice of the Peace (JP), and a continuing member of the Governance Risk and Compliance Institute.

Contact Us

Director, Compliance:

Telephone: +61 2 9685 9897 or Ext. 9897

Email: compliance@westernsydney.edu.au

Privacy and GIPA Officer:

Email: privacy@westernsydney.edu.au

Mailing Address:

Compliance Program Unit
Western Sydney University
Locked Bag 1797
Penrith NSW 2751

Location:

Compliance Program Unit
Western Sydney University
Building EQ, 1st Floor, Room 141
Cnr Victoria Rd and James Ruse Drive (entrance via Victoria Rd)
Parramatta South campus
Rydalmere NSW 2166

PLEASE NOTE: The Compliance Program Unit provides information and services for Western Sydney University staff (both academic and professional), and its remit covers legislative compliance for the university as an institution. If you are a Western Sydney University student, please direct your enquiry to your School’s Governance and Compliance Officer and/or the School Manager.