Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.
At Cochlear, we are passionate about transforming lives through hearing.
We are seeking a Compliance Analyst to support the enhancement of our global ethics and compliance management framework. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organization that operates across APAC, LATAM, EMEA, and North America.
About the Role
As a Compliance Analyst, you will play a key role in strengthening Cochlear’s compliance framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations and industry best practices. This permanent role based in our Macquarie Uni campus head office will have you collaborate with global stakeholders and contribute to compliance operations, governance, and the embedment of ethical practices across the business.
A major focus of this role is leveraging data-driven monitoring and oversight solutions to proactively manage risk and improve compliance outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of a global compliance framework.
- Provide expert guidance on compliance topics including anti-bribery & corruption, sanctions, and conflicts of interest.
- Partner with global teams to embed compliance into operations through training and communication programs.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and support investigations and audits.
- Monitor global regulatory developments and address emerging compliance risks.
- Drive continuous improvement using technology and data analytics.
Developmental Value of the Role
This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise in global compliance while building cross-regional stakeholder engagement skills. You’ll gain exposure to advanced data analytics in compliance, contribute to strategic governance initiatives, and develop a global mindset by working across diverse regulatory environments.
About You
You are a proactive and analytical professional with a passion for ethics and compliance. You thrive in complex environments and enjoy collaborating across diverse teams. You bring:
- Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks and governance.
- Excellent analytical, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience embedding compliance programs in global operations.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- 3+ years’ experience in compliance, legal, audit, or regulatory affairs.
- Fluency in English.
Desirable
- Experience in the medical devices or healthcare sector.
- Knowledge of global regulatory compliance standards.
- Familiarity with data analytics in compliance.
- Compliance certification (e.g., CCEP, CRCMP).
Why Cochlear?
At Cochlear, we offer more than just a job. We offer a career with purpose, where your work contributes to helping people hear and be heard. You’ll be part of a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture that values continuous improvement and ethical leadership.
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.
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How we recognise your contribution
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com
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