• Lead a critical project and deliver transformative initiatives.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Full-time appointment on fixed term basis for 12 months (part-time will also be considered).
• Base salary range: $129,497 – $137,029 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The People and Culture Directorate enables the University to implement and deliver its People & Culture Strategy to make the University a remarkable place to work. The strategy supports the University’s commitment to attract and retain world-class staff from diverse backgrounds who want to build careers, drive change, provide leadership and create opportunities at an institution renowned for its excellence.  

The Employee Entitlement Remediation Program (EERP) was established in early 2024 to address any known or suspected misinterpretation and/or non-compliance in employee entitlement payments across the University. The program seeks to ensure proactive measures are taken to remediate any identified historical discrepancies, as well as ensuring appropriate controls are in place to ensure future application of employee entitlements are undertaken compliantly across the University.

About the opportunity

• Lead the execution of designated projects within the program aimed at identifying, reviewing, remediating, and preventing issues with employee entitlements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project goals are met on time, within budget, and maintain compliance.
• Foster a positive work environment.

About you

• Relevant post graduate qualification in employee relations, governance, compliance, or human resources, or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Extensive relevant experience in managing complex projects in employee relations, employee remediation and/or HR related fields of work.
• Extensive experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and projects to successful project outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant. Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2) is desirable.

Position description:  Project Lead, Employee Entitlements Remediation Program 519492.docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Maddy Chaplin at maddy.chaplin@uwa.edu.au 

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 18 February 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.