Workplace Compliance Advisor

x 2 Full time continuing roles available
Play a vital role to support Workplace Compliance in the delivery of technical advice applicable to the University’s Enterprise Agreement, legislation and University policies
Base Salary $162,528 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Workplace Compliance team, in the broader Workplace Relations and Compliance unit serves as the University's centre of expertise for workplace compliance matters. The Workplace Compliance Advisor is responsible for providing high-quality technical advice, related to the University’s Enterprise Agreement, relevant workplace legislation and University policies with a particular focus on employee entitlements, payment practices, work allocation and compliance risk.
The team maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders and works with both professional and academic staff across the University to drive the prevention, early intervention and resolution of workplace compliance matters. Key priorities include the implementation and support of strategic compliance initiatives, proactive compliance monitoring and continuous improvement to ensure the University meets its compliance obligations.
The Workplace Compliance Advisor is a senior technical specialist responsible for providing expert interpretation and strategic advice on the University's Enterprise Agreement, employment legislation and workplace compliance obligations. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role manages complex and often sensitive compliance matters, identifies emerging risks, and provides practical, evidence-based recommendations that influence decision-making across the institution.
The position requires highly developed Enterprise Agreement expertise and the ability to apply complex industrial instruments to diverse and often ambiguous scenarios. The role works closely with leaders across faculties and professional units to support compliant workforce practices, mitigate risk, and drive continuous improvement in systems, processes and governance frameworks.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
advise on Enterprise Agreement, legislation and policy compliance, including on complex and high-risk matters
lead complex investigations and provide clear findings and recommendations
develop, improve and support workplace compliance frameworks and processes
analyse compliance data and deliver insights to leaders
build strong relationships across HR, faculties and schools
support capability uplift across workplace compliance teams.
identify emerging compliance risks and develop practical mitigation strategies for faculties and professional units
prepare high-quality briefings, reports and recommendations for senior leaders to support decision-making on complex workplace compliance issues
contribute to the development of University-wide compliance strategies, governance frameworks and remediation initiatives
act as a recognised subject matter expert on Enterprise Agreement interpretation and entitlement-related matters.
About you
demonstrated expertise interpreting and applying complex Enterprise Agreements, employment legislation and industrial instruments within a large and complex organisation
excellent communicator with strong written, verbal and stakeholder engagement skills
experienced in conducting investigations and preparing clear, evidence based reports
skilled in analysing compliance data, identifying risks, and making informed recommendations
able to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement, and manage complex matters with discretion
collaborative team member who supports capability uplift and builds trusted relationships across the University.
experience providing strategic advice to senior stakeholders on complex workplace relations and compliance matters
demonstrated ability to identify, assess and manage compliance risks, and develop practical solutions that balance legal compliance with operational requirements
highly developed analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legislative, industrial and operational information and translate it into clear, practical advice
substantial experience in workplace compliance, workplace relations, employment law, industrial relations or a related discipline, including demonstrated experience interpreting Enterprise Agreements and managing complex compliance matters.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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