- Exciting opportunity to join the People & Culture Talent Acquisition Team.
- Pivotal role providing expert guidance on compliance & job classifications.
- Build and develop your knowledge of talent acquisition across the University.
- $91,833 - $97,052 + 17% Superannuation.
About the area
The People & Culture (P&C) team at The University of Western Australia (UWA) plays a crucial role in driving operational excellence, enhancing the employee experience, and ensuring compliance with workforce-related policies and legislation. Within P&C, the Payroll & Advisory Services function is responsible for delivering seamless payroll operations, employee lifecycle transactions, and advisory services. This team is at the heart of ensuring UWA staff are supported with accurate, efficient, and high-quality payroll and advisory services
About the opportunity
- Continuously evaluate and enhance recruitment and onboarding policies to ensure regulatory compliance and best practice implementation.
- Work closely with hiring managers, providing organisational hierarchy insights and job classification expertise.
- Conduct internal audits and assist with external audits related to recruitment and onboarding compliance.
- Oversee compliance with employment regulations, including visa status checks, working rights, and background checks.
- Maintain accurate job classifications, department structures, and reporting lines.
- Conduct job evaluations and pay structure reviews, ensuring alignment with university changes and market trends.
- Engage managers and employees to establish fair and transparent benchmarks for job classifications.
About you
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to adhere to policies and procedures.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of PageUp or other Candidate Management Systems (CMS) is desirable..
- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent competency in HR, Compliance, or related fields.
- Experience in a similar role within a university or large organisation is highly desirable.
Position description: 
Classifications and Compliance Officer (519973).docx
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ian Brown on +61 413 836 561 or ian.brown@uwa.edu.au quoting the reference number 519973.
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 2 April 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 a world-leading institution dedicated to shaping the future through excellence in education, ground-breaking research, and impactful community engagement. As a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UWA is committed to driving innovation, fostering diversity, and cultivating a vibrant, inclusive culture. Our vision is to empower our people to create lasting change, solve global challenges, and inspire future generations.
Learn more about us.
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.
For application queries, contact the person in the advertisement or email the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with your query and the 6-digit job reference number for a quicker response.