Senior Manager, Workforce Compliance, Monitoring & Assurance
Shape the future of workforce compliance
At Swinburne, we're building a future-ready workforce culture grounded in trust, accountability and continuous improvement. Join us in creating a sustainable approach to workforce compliance that strengthens governance and supports our people.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this newly created leadership role will establish and lead Swinburne’s enterprise workforce compliance, monitoring and assurance function. You’ll shape the strategy, governance and operating model that ensures workforce risks are proactively managed, and compliance practices are embedded across the University.
Working closely with senior leaders across People & Culture, Finance, Legal, Risk and Internal Audit, you’ll provide expert advice, oversee complex compliance matters and drive sustainable remediation and continuous improvement.
A key focus of the role will be bringing people on the journey through education, capability building and practical support to strengthen compliance practices and prevent recurrence.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the University's workforce compliance strategy.
- Embed an enterprise-wide compliance and assurance framework.
- Advise executives on workforce compliance and risk.
- Oversee complex compliance and remediation matters.
- Drive continuous improvement across workforce governance.
About you
You’re an experienced compliance leader who thrives in complex environments and brings strong judgement, influence and expertise in workforce governance.
You’ll bring:
- Extensive experience in workforce compliance or governance.
- Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and industrial relations.
- Experience leading enterprise compliance or risk frameworks.
- Exceptional executive stakeholder management skills.
- A track record of leading organisational change.
Qualifications
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications in law, industrial relations, human resources, governance, risk or a related discipline, or equivalent extensive experience.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.
Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.
What We Offer You!
- Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
- Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
- Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.
Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check
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Applications Close: Monday 17th August 2026 11:30pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
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