Compliance program framework
The QUT compliance program was established by University Council in 2002 to administer and manage the University's statutory obligations. The program is based on the Australian Standard AS3806-2006 Compliance Programs which provides a best practice guide for compliance programs in Australia.
The compliance program forms an integral part of the University's Governance Framework by articulating and delivering QUT's commitment to robust compliance processes.
The compliance program framework encompasses the following elements:
- the Compliance Policy (MOPP A/1.3), authorised by Council;
- the Register of Compliance Obligations, providing a comprehensive list of QUT's statutory obligations and compliance procedures;
- designation of responsible officers for specific obligations;
- annual identification and rating of risks related to compliance;
- annual reporting by responsible officers on non-compliance incidents and compliance issues;
- reporting on major non-compliance incidents and compliance trends to the University's Audit and Risk Management Committee; and
- advice and information provided by the policy and compliance unit in Governance Services.
Register of Compliance Obligations
The Register of Compliance Obligations is a comprehensive list of QUT's statutory obligations. It designates officers' responsibility for compliance and details the procedures taken by organisational areas to ensure compliance. The Register is continually updated as required.
The Register is available for viewing by responsible officer or classification of obligation.
The Policy and Compliance Manager in Governance Services is responsible for maintaining the Register of Compliance Obligations. Any modifications or corrections to the Register should be reported to the Policy and Compliance Manager on 3138 2902 or compliance@qut.edu.au.
Management of compliance
Guidelines to managing compliance obligations and the management and reporting of non-compliance incidents are provided for responsible officers.
Administration of the program
The Registrar is responsible for the compliance program. The Policy and Compliance Manager in Governance Services is responsible for administering the program.
Further information
Further information on the compliance program can be obtained from the Policy and Compliance Manager on 3138 2902 or compliance@qut.edu.au .