Chancellery Chief of Staff Compliance

Compliance

James Cook University (JCU) has a responsibility to identify and comply with range of legislative and regulatory requirements. An effective, organisation-wide compliance management system enables an organisation to demonstrate its commitment to compliance with relevant laws, including legislative requirements, industry codes and organisational standards, as well as standards of good corporate governance, best practices, ethics and community expectations.

Compliance is defined in AS/ISO 19600:2015 Compliance Management Systems, as:

"meeting all the organisation's compliance obligations".  Obligations comprise "compliance requirements" and "compliance commitments".

The intent of a robust and integrated system of compliance is to provide assurance to the Vice Chancellor, the University Council, the public, and regulators that the University is actively attentive to its legislative compliance obligations, considering impacts of any consequent changes, managing compliance risks, and ensuring that these are embedded in practice and procedures across the University.

Examples of compliance requirements

  • laws and regulations
  • permits, licences or other forms of authorisations
  • orders, rules or guidance issued by regulatory agencies
  • judgements of courts or administrative tribunals
  • treaties, conventions and protocols

Examples of compliance commitments

  • agreements with community groups and public authorities
  • policies and procedures of the University
  • obligations arising under contractual arrangements with the University
  • relevant organisational and industry standards

See the JCU Compliance Policy and Compliance Framework.

Further Support

A number of staff have been designated across JCU to advise and support on a range of compliance related matters. Contact the applicable College or directorate if you have any questions or require support. Alternatively, contact the JCU Risk and Compliance Officer.

Dimitri Dimopoulos
Risk and Compliance Officer
Telephone: (07) 4781 3188
Email: dimitri.dimopoulos@jcu.edu.au

For specific advice on University legal matters, please contact the JCU Legal Office.