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• 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 re lation 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: • I mplement and   maintain   the Workplace Relations and Compliance communications plan • d evelop communications strategies that drive understanding of University’s compliance and   Enterprise Agreement   obligations • d esign, develop - initiatives to uplift the knowledge and capability of   University   staff • s upport 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 • p rovides effective leadership and management guidance and support to the staff in the broader work area • b uild and   maintain   professional relationships through effective communication and engagement capability. About you • P ostgraduate qualifications in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience • p roven   communications leadership experience across large, complex   organisations ,   managing mul tiple   concurrent workstreams • e xperience in developing and managing compliance frameworks • d emonstrated experience and understanding of the requirements of working with and supporting a high performing collaborative team • d emonstrated experience in communications including leading community awareness and engagement methodologies • d emonstrated experience in the supervision, training,   mentoring   and performance management of staff; and experience managing and resolving a diverse range of complex HR issues • e xperience 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] © 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 Sunday 16 August 2026 11:59 PM