Senior Employment Compliance & Risk Lead (Flexible)

The University of Western Australia; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave including parental

Up to 17% employer paid superannuation

Salary packaging available

Incremental progression based on 12+"s

Up to 25% discount on eligible UWAfull

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Compliance Manager to support the implementation of the employment compliance framework and assurance activities. You will analyse legislation, instruments, policies and payroll requirements to provide advice and develop controls on entitlements and conditions.

You will work with colleagues across People & Culture and operations to design and strengthen controls, uplift compliance capability and promote consistent, defensible workforce practices.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement employment compliance programs, governance and assurance frameworks.
• Lead complex employment compliance matters from identification through assessment, investigation and resolution.
• Oversee monitoring of workforce practices relating to entitlements, payroll compliance, classifications and governance.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve employment compliance standards, controls and program documentation.
• Provide strategic advice on the interpretation and application of employment legislation and policies.

Responsibilities

• Analyse employment legislation, industrial instruments, university policies and payroll data to provide advice and develop controls relating to entitlements and conditions.
• Design and strengthen controls, uplift compliance capability and support defensible workforce practices across the university.
• Collaborate with People & Culture and operational areas to ensure consistent compliance with regulatory obligations.

Skills

Compliance management

Risk assessment

Policy interpretation

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Compliance Manager to support the implementation of the employment compliance framework and assurance activities. You will analyse legislation, instruments, policies and payroll requirements to provide advice and develop controls on entitlements and conditions.

You will work with colleagues across People & Culture and operations to design and strengthen controls, uplift compliance capability and promote consistent, defensible workforce practices.