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. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Victoria Ford-Rogers Recruitment Operations by email to victoria.ford-rogers@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Wednesday 04 November 2026 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html

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