• Drive impactful change in employee entitlement compliance.
• Lead complex HR remediation projects.
• Full-time appointment on an initial 12-month, fixed term basis.
• Base salary range: $129,497 – $137,029 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area
People and Culture Division supports UWA’s commitment to attracting and retaining world-class talent by driving strategic people initiatives. The Employee Entitlements Remediation Program (EERP) was established to ensure compliance with employee entitlement obligations. The program identifies, investigates, and resolves historical discrepancies while implementing robust controls to prevent future non-compliance.

About the opportunity

• Lead HR remediation projects within the Employee Entitlement Remediation Program to ensure compliance and rectify discrepancies.
• Oversee the identification, review, and resolution of historical employee entitlement issues while developing preventative frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal teams, senior management, and external partners to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest compliance standards.

About you

• A relevant postgraduate qualification in HR, employee relations, governance, or compliance, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience managing complex HR, employee relations, or remediation projects.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience managing teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and develop effective solutions.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to evolving project requirements.

Special Requirements

• Current National Police Clearance Certificate.

Position description:  Project Lead (519492).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Steve Johnson at stephen.johnson@uwa.edu.au. 

How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 21 April 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

For application queries, contact the person in the advertisement or email the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with your query and the 6-digit job reference number for a quicker response.