Full Time Fixed term role until 02-Jul-2026

Join our team as a Workplace Relations Advisor to provide advice and support to managers on casual pay entitlements and elevate University compliance capability.

Base Salary $126,065 - $142,171 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Workplace Relations Advisor provides specialist advice on a range of workplace matters related to casual pay entitlements. They conduct comprehensive assessments of workplace pay entitlements, develop strategies aligning with university objectives, and contribute to the development and implementation of workplace relations advice. They also support educational activities to enhance the university's understanding regarding casual pay entitlements.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide specialist advice on casual pay entitlements
• conduct end to end employee entitlement investigations, analysing evidence, synthesising information, and formulating comprehensive recommendations for decision-making
• review and analyse large data sets, with a critical lens to identify potential areas of non compliance and associated risk
• identify and demonstrate sound judgement where a casual pay entitlement has the potential or actual risk of underpayment, legal or reputational risk, and escalate to appropriate stakeholders
• understand University and Workplace Relations obligations under regulatory frameworks, including external reporting.

About you

• experience working in an environment with key focus on accurate and robust record keeping
• proficiency in interpreting and conducting preliminary analysis of data, and other information sources
• experience conducting preliminary assessments and/or workplace investigations
• experience in providing policy and legislative advice
• experience in interpreting and applying legislation.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Liz Mackinlay, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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