Senior Manager, Workplace Compliance & Investigations

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Manager Workplace Compliance to lead the University's workplace compliance function, providing expert advice on enterprise agreement interpretation, workplace legislation and compliance obligations.

In this role you will drive compliance strategies, lead investigations and remediation, manage complex workplace matters and partner with stakeholders to improve governance, policies and practices across the organisation.

Qualifications

• tertiary qualification in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• proven experience leading and developing high-performing specialist teams, including building technical capability, managing competing priorities and driving accountability for complex outcomes
• extensive workplace compliance, workplace relations and/or industrial relations experience within a complex organization, including experience operating at a senior management or specialist advisory level
• extensive experience leading complex workplace and wage compliance investigations, including underpayment matters, entitlement-related claims and remediation programs
• advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated expertise in interpreting and applying Australian employment legislation, enterprise agreements and complex employment entitlements to resolve high-risk compliance matters
• exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills, with demonstrated experience providing authoritative advice to senior executives and influencing outcomes on complex and sensitive workplace matters

Responsibilities

• provide strategic workplace compliance advice and practical risk-based solutions to university leaders
• lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, workforce planning and succession planning
• lead the development and implementation of an ongoing workplace compliance monitoring program to identify and address risks relating to the Enterprise Agreement and relevant legislation
• oversee workplace compliance, case management and remediation activities, including complex investigations and underpayment matters
• monitor compliance trends, identify systemic risks and implement preventative actions and continuous improvements
• build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including unions and senior leaders
• lead the development and continuous improvement of workplace compliance governance, assurance and reporting frameworks, including the identification and management of systemic compliance risks

Skills

Workplace compliance

Senior management

Industrial relations

Stakeholder engagement

Legislation interpretation

Investigation leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Manager Workplace Compliance to lead the University's workplace compliance function, providing expert advice on enterprise agreement interpretation, workplace legislation and compliance obligations.

In this role you will drive compliance strategies, lead investigations and remediation, manage complex workplace matters and partner with stakeholders to improve governance, policies and practices across the organisation.