Compliance Officer

Workplace Compliance Officer

Your new company

An opportunity is available for an experienced Compliance Officer to join a large, complex organisation within the higher education sector. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with industrial frameworks, enterprise agreements and employment legislation, with a strong focus on pay-related outcomes and risk mitigation.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Compliance, you will provide technical advice, support compliance monitoring activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across industrial relations and compliance practices.

Your new role

In this role, you will:

Provide specialist advice on compliance matters, including pay entitlements and enterprise agreement interpretation
Support investigations into compliance issues, documenting findings and contributing to resolution strategies
Identify and escalate potential underpayment, legal or reputational risks to key stakeholders
Monitor compliance activities and maintain accurate records and tracking systems
Respond to stakeholder queries and assist in developing educational materials to build compliance awareness
Support the review and implementation of compliance policies and procedures
Contribute to data collection, reporting and dashboard preparation
Collaborate closely with Compliance Advisors, Analysts and broader HR and case management teams.
Assist with small projects and continuous improvement initiatives aligned to compliance strategy

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, you will bring:

Demonstrated experience in compliance, industrial relations or employee relations within a complex organisation
Experience providing advice on compliance matters and supporting investigations or assessments
Strong understanding of industrial instruments, compliance and regulatory frameworks
Proven ability to assess risk, exercise sound judgement and manage sensitive matters with discretion
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Strong analytical capability, including experience working with data and reporting
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of training and experience


What you'll get in return

You’ll join a values‑driven organisation offering:

A collaborative and supportive team environment
Exposure to complex and meaningful compliance work
Opportunities to contribute to strategic compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
Flexible working arrangements and strong professional development support
A stable, permanent role within a respected institution


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Education & Training
Location
NSW - Sydney CBD
Specialism
Policy and Strategy
Ref:
2986941
Closing date
30 Apr 2026

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Harry Cromack, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney Public Sector
Level 14, The Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

Telephone: +61 2 8226 9818

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