Address- Employment Type: Full- time, fixed term contract until 31 Dec 2025
- Remuneration: 138k-$146k + flexible 17% super and leave loading
- Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)
About UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter.
Why your Role Matters
As Senior Workplace Relations Specialist you’ll bring your practiced expertise in the area of industrial relations and/or employment law to support the delivery of compliance and pay confidence across UNSW.
Working closely with the Program Lead in this area, you’ll identify and report on risk management within the Program, offering informed advice and solutions on wage compliance, the Fair Work Act and the application of enterprise agreements. Developing strong relationships with the ER team and the People Law team, you’ll work collaboratively in this dynamic working environment to develop and deliver compliant outcomes for the Program and the University.
This role reports into the Program Lead, ensuring the University’s compliance risks are minimised, appropriately managed, and embedded in process and controls across UNSW. The role has no direct reports.
Skills and experience summary: You will hold a relevant qualification, or equivalent level of knowledge, and experience in Human Resources Management, industrial relations or employment law to expertly advise on these matters. alongside:
- A strong knowledge of relevant legislation, industrial agreements and policies, as well as experience in wages and employee record keeping compliance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as an ability to build relationships and influence with impact across senior management on complex and challenging matters.
- Superior influencing and negotiation skills with the ability translate and communicate evidence-based advice.
- Practiced in experience conducting thorough enquiries and managing complex investigations, including gathering and analysing relevant evidence and data.
- Advanced report writing skills including making practical recommendations.
For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description found on Jobs@UNSW.
How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the position description) before Thursday 28 March by 11:55pm
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Additional 3 days annual leave during December University shutdown
- Career development opportunities
- Flexible Superannuation contributions and salary sacrifice.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
