Job no: 0063728
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Office of the Provost
Salary: SM1 competitive salary plus 17% super
*Internal candidates are strongly encouraged to speak with their managers before applying*
This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff. Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply. Eligible staff wishing to apply must update their profile on the application page to indicate they are ‘currently employed by the University of Melbourne’. This will confirm eligibility for positions that are open to internal staff applicants only.
- Senior Management role in the new Employment Compliance function
- Drive a culture of compliance across the University of Melbourne
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
Join our team as Associate Director, Employment Compliance Monitoring & Assurance! You will be at the forefront of ensuring our University's compliance with employment obligations. Lead a team, manage wage inquiries, and drive continuous improvement across the University. Ready to make a real impact?
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leadership: Support the Executive Director, Employment Compliance to establish and embed the Employment Compliance Directorate as a key enabler of employment related compliance across the University
- Oversight of wage remediation: Oversee process for new wage enquiries and claims, including the effective triage of cases and determination of high-level requirements for assessment to ensure effective prioritisation and management of resources
- Employment compliance management: Work with the Casual Compliance Managers to ensure consistent employment compliance management practices across the University
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a highly skilled compliance individual with proven experience working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels within a large, complex organisation. You will have strong experience in leading a team towards positive change and fostering a culture of compliance. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities, are essential in this role for building effective relationships and achieving desired outcomes across the University.
You will also have:
- Tertiary qualification/s in a relevant discipline, and demonstrated relevant professional experience, or equivalent significant experience in lieu of qualification.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience with compliance advice and support
- Experience with employment legislation and employment related university regulation
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team - "Office of the Provost"
Led by the Provost, the Office of the Provost supports the achievement of the vision and objectives for education, people and community set out in Advancing Melbourne 2030. The Office of the Provost portfolio sits alongside other divisions (Research, Global, Culture and Engagement, Administration & Finance, Advancement & Communications) within Chancellery, and is responsible for strategic leadership in:
- Education and student experience, including curriculum, teaching and learning quality and innovation, learning technologies and spaces, student wellbeing and engagement and widening participation for students from disadvantaged backgrounds
- People and Community, including Human Resources, academic and professional staff careers, University community-building, diversity and inclusion for students and staff, and the Respect at Melbourne program
- Indigenous strategy, including research, education and engagement, student and staff planning, truth-telling and cultural heritage
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
The University of Melbourne
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Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Susan Bradley via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: Sunday 22nd of September 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Position Description: 
PD Associate Director Employment Compliance Monitoring & Assurance.pdf
Position Description
