Communications Specialist

• Full-time, continuing opportunity 

• Located on Camperdown Campus on Gadigal Country 

• Base Salary from $152,045 plus 17% superannuation 

About the team  

The Workplace Compliance Operation teams work closely with professional and academic colleagues to ensure that the University meets its operational compliance obligations in relation to casual academics. The teams drive continuous improvement, embeds consistent best-practice, processes and frameworks, while overseeing operational compliance across all faculties and business areas. Together, the teams ensure consistent, cohesive standards are maintained, and that all casual academic staff are paid accurately in line with University policies and procedure and legislative requirements.  

About the opportunity 

As Communications Specialist you are responsible for leading the strategic design and provision of communications across the University supporting University staff to understand their compliance obligations with the Enterprise Agreement, the University’s HR and industrial relations policies and the overall workplace compliance and operations process. 

The role has a specific focus on compliance, education, awareness campaigns and stakeholder engagement.  

Your key responsibilities will be to: 

• Implement and maintain the Workplace Relations and Compliance communications plan 

• develop communications strategies that drive understanding of University’s compliance and Enterprise Agreement obligations  

• design, develop - initiatives to uplift the knowledge and capability of University staff 

• support the Education and Training Advisor in the development and roll out of education and/or training programs 

• evaluate the effectiveness and quality of the training programs and communications strategies to ensure they are fit for purpose  

• provides effective leadership and management guidance and support to the staff in the broader work area 

• build and maintain professional relationships through effective communication and engagement capability. 

About you 

• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience 

• proven communications leadership experience across large, complex organisations, managing multiple concurrent workstreams 

• experience in developing and managing compliance frameworks 

• demonstrated experience and understanding of the requirements of working with and supporting a high performing collaborative team 

• demonstrated experience in communications including leading community awareness and engagement methodologies 

• demonstrated experience in the supervision, training, mentoring and performance management of staff; and experience managing and resolving a diverse range of complex HR issues 

• experience delivering education programs, preferably in a tertiary education environment. 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia 

Please note: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 

Pre-employment checks and declarations  

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold 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.  

We understand that everyone applies differently. If you’d prefer to have an informal conversation before applying, we welcome you to get in touch so we can talk through the role and process. 

In addition, if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Sade Mintah via [email protected]