Workplace Compliance Assistant, Workplace Compliance at GDG on Campus | University of Sydney

Darlington, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

111237.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Support, Data Gathering, Record Keeping, Customer Service, Relationship Building, Compliance Monitoring, Documentation Management, Educational Activities, Organizational Skills, Planning, Prioritizing, Investigations, Communication, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Full time continuing opportunity Play a vital role in ensuring the Workplace Compliance team are supported in compliance related activities on a daily basis Base salary $103,185 - $111,237 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The new Workplace Compliance team, in the broader Workplace Relations and Compliance unit, is responsible for providing high-quality technical advice, related to the University’s Enterprise Agreement, relevant workplace legislation and University policies (with a particular emphasis on payment and work allocation of staff). The team maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders and works with both professional and academic staff across the University to drive the prevention, early intervention and resolution of workplace compliance matters. Key priorities include the implementation and support of strategic compliance initiatives, proactive compliance monitoring and continuous improvement to ensure the University meets its compliance obligations. The Workplace Compliance Assistant manages administrative support for the Workplace Compliance team, ensuring the delivery of efficient and effective administrative services with effective tracking and monitoring of related compliance activities. The incumbent will manage the creation and management of comprehensive documentation, developing and maintaining strong ties with internal stakeholders for aligned decision-making. They also ensure solutions devised integrate with existing systems and maintain high-quality standards. The Workplace Compliance Assistant will ensure compliance with university standards, collaboratively support strategic workplace compliance and policy initiatives, and actively engage in the analysis, interpretation and implementation of Workplace policies related to compliance. Your key responsibilities will be to: provide administrative services to the Workplace Compliance team, ensuring high-quality and efficient support across activities assist the Workplace Compliance Officer & Workplace Compliance Advisor with data gathering required for case management, including to support investigations manage and maintain the mailbox management, triaging emails and assigning to the correct staff member, ensuring timely responses and proper record keeping take ownership to maintain accurate records and documentation ensuring record management is up to date, confidential and secure provide accurate data, information, insights and requirements required to support work area reporting for University Executives, both written and verbal provide support to the Workplace Compliance Officer with the development of educational activities, enhancing the university's capabilities and understanding of workplace compliance and policies. About you previous administrative experience in a tertiary organisation, working knowledge of academic institutions, structures and the higher education sector demonstrated evidence of adopting a positive approach to customer service, taking responsibility for follow up and ensuring that internal and external clients’ needs and expectations are met well-developed organisation, relationship building and influencing skills experience working in an environment with a key focus on accurate and robust record keeping in a complex regulatory and policy framework experience in coordinating documentation, planning, prioritising and managing high volumes of work. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 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. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Toby Berryman Recruitment Operations by email to toby.berryman@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Wednesday 11 February 2026 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html

Responsibilities

The Workplace Compliance Assistant provides administrative support to the Workplace Compliance team, ensuring efficient and effective services. They manage documentation, maintain records, and assist with compliance-related activities and educational initiatives.