Workplace Compliance Advisor

University of Sydney•Takoma Park, MD

5d•A$162,528

About The Position

The Workplace Compliance Advisor is a senior technical specialist in the University of Sydney’s Workplace Compliance team, within the Workplace Relations and Compliance unit. The team is the University’s centre of expertise for workplace compliance matters. The role provides high-quality technical interpretation and strategic advice on the University’s Enterprise Agreement, relevant workplace legislation, University policies and compliance obligations, particularly concerning employee entitlements, payment practices, work allocation and compliance risk. Working with a high degree of autonomy, the Advisor manages complex and sensitive compliance matters, identifies emerging risks, and provides practical, evidence-based recommendations that inform decision-making across the institution. The role works with professional and academic staff, leaders across faculties and professional units, and stakeholders in HR to promote compliant workforce practices, mitigate risk, and improve systems, processes and governance frameworks. It also supports strategic compliance initiatives, proactive monitoring, continuous improvement and capability uplift across workplace compliance teams.

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise interpreting and applying complex Enterprise Agreements, employment legislation and industrial instruments within a large and complex organisation.
Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience conducting investigations and preparing clear, evidence-based reports.
Ability to analyse compliance data, identify risks and make informed recommendations.
Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and manage complex matters with discretion.
Collaborative approach, including supporting capability uplift and building 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, including 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 experience interpreting Enterprise Agreements and managing complex compliance matters.
Unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of employment; visa sponsorship is not available.
Successful completion of required pre-employment or background checks and declarations, and satisfactory maintenance of relevant clearances and background check requirements.

Responsibilities

Advise on Enterprise Agreement, legislation and policy compliance, including 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.
Support prevention, early intervention and resolution of workplace compliance matters.
Promote compliant workforce practices and continuous improvement in systems, processes and governance frameworks.