• Ensure integrity and compliance within a high-impact project.
• Play a pivotal role in maintaining standards and accountability at UWA.
• Full-time appointment on a 12-month fixed term basis.
• Base salary range: $129,497 to $137, 029 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area
People and Culture enables the University to implement and deliver its People & Culture strategy to make the University a remarkable place to work, attracting and retaining 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.

About the opportunity
In this role, you will:

• Develop and implement an assurance framework to support the Employee Payment Project.
• Conduct regular audits, reviews, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with laws and UWA policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement preventative controls and process improvements.

About you
To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in assurance, compliance, or auditing.
• Proven experience in conducting reviews and audits, ideally within HR or employee relations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex data and identify risks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare detailed reports.
• A high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Position description:  Assurance Lead (518403).pdf

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 Thursday, 26 September 2024

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.

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.

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.