• A key role with strong senior leadership visibility, offering the opportunity to influence real change and improve outcomes for staff across the University.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 1 year.
• Base salary range: $129,497–$137,029 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

People & Culture plays a critical role in the University achieving its challenging aims and ambitions. UWA’s strategy for the development and performance of its people is at the core of the University’s planning. The ability of P&C professionals to partner effectively with senior leadership teams across the University is crucial to develop opportunities and provide practical and innovative solutions to achieve academic and business goals.

About the opportunity

• Reporting directly to the Chief People & Culture Officer, this role leads the delivery of internal audit actions and drives the implementation of fit-for-purpose controls across recruitment, onboarding, and employment. You’ll work across Payroll, Talent Acquisition, People Operations, and Business Partnering to ensure compliance is embedded into our day-to-day operations.
• You will be responsible for implementing internal audit findings, driving continuous improvement in recruitment and onboarding practices, and ensuring that employment-related compliance is embedded into People & Culture operations.
• With a deep understanding of end-to-end recruitment and payroll processes, this role will enhance the university’s ability to deliver fair, consistent, and efficient employee lifecycle practices.
• Working closely with Business Partnering, Employee Relations, Talent, People Operations, and Payroll teams, the role plays a critical part in delivering UWA’s People & Culture Strategy and supports remediation and compliance uplift projects, including those under the Employee Entitlement Remediation Program (EERP).

About you

• Lead implementation of internal audit recommendations related to recruitment, onboarding, and pre-employment compliance.
• Ensure integrity and consistency of classification, delegation, approval, and contract generation processes.
• Collaborate with Payroll and People Operations to ensure recruitment and onboarding controls support downstream pay accuracy.
• Support end-to-end recruitment process redesign, including mapping, automation, and system integration.
• Experience using PageUp, ServiceNow, and aPay (Ascender payroll) would be desirable.

Special Requirements

• A National Police Clearance

Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION People & Culture Compliance Manager - (520604).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Drew Williams, at [email protected]

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 3rd July 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 questions, contact the person listed in the ad or email [email protected] with the 6-digit job reference number.