Regulatory Specialist (HR Governance role)

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Duration: Fixed term until March 2027
• Remuneration: $127k-$143k 17% Super & leave loading
• Location: Kensington NSW (On-campus role hybrid work arrangement available)

About UNSW
UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Yes were 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. This role is based in the People & Culture (P&C) Team within the Operations Division at UNSW.

Why Your Role Matters:
As a Regulatory Specialist P&C you will play an important role in coordinating UNSWs response to wage compliance-related regulatory inquiries audits and investigations.

Working alongside the Head of Regulatory Response you will gather insights into work practices and data to create responses to wage-related regulatory matters as per audits and reporting obligations preparing high-quality submissions for regulators such as TEQSA FWO and the NSW Department of Industrial Relations. This role leverages existing investigation outcomes and collaborative working relationships across P&C team and wider University to support the delivery of strategic and operational regulatory and compliance objectives.

Your focus:

• Coordinating the drafting of documentation reports and regulatory submissions that confidently demonstrate UNSWs compliance with all legal and statutory obligations.
• Driving crossfunctional collaboration with HR Finance Legal and People & Culture to gather insights analyse data and strengthen organisationwide compliance capability.
• Supporting the delivery of frameworks and continuousimprovement initiatives that enhance UNSWs regulatory readiness systems and compliance posture.
• Managing stakeholder engagement and enquiries on wage compliance matters
• Analysing and evaluating documentation (reports data sets payroll data) to assess compliance of UNSWs obligations to the Enterprise Agreements and legal requirements.

Who You Are: This role is well suited to a Regulatory Audit or Compliance Specialist however we also encourage those looking to step into the area with HR ER experience or a relevant Data/Business Analyst background to apply.
You will hold the following skills & experience:

• A relevant tertiary degree with experience in compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Demonstrated experience preparing high-quality submissions for external regulators including meticulous attention to data integrity confidentiality.
• Proven capability of working with compliance-related systems and datasets
  (e.g. HR/payroll case management and document control).
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with excellent time management and ability to respond to priorities.
• Capability to interpret and apply relevant legislation industrial instruments and regulatory guidance is beneficial.
• Capacity to operate independently within defined objectives exercising sound judgement in sensitive high stakes matters and influencing stakeholders at governance forums

For further information on the role & responsibilities please refer to the position description found on

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter (required) detailing your interest and suitability for the job beforeby Sunday 3 May 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 leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions additional leave-loading paymentsand salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness passport)

Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy Talent Acquisition Consultant
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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.