Regulatory Specialist (HR Governance role)

Regulatory Specialist (HR Governance role)

Job no: 539156
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Human Resources & Recruitment, Governance, Policy & Compliance

• 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 UNSWUNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re 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 UNSW’s 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 UNSW’s compliance with all legal and statutory obligations.
• Driving cross‑functional collaboration with HR, Finance, Legal, and People & Culture to gather insights, analyse data, and strengthen organisation‑wide compliance capability.
• Supporting the delivery of frameworks, and continuous‑improvement initiatives that enhance UNSW’s 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 Jobs@UNSW.

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 payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au  (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

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.

Position Description

Advertised: 17 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 03 May 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time