Position Number: 0065791
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term until 30 January 2026
Department: Business Services
Salary: UOM 8 - $119,742 - $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
- Drive HR compliance excellence / Lead process improvements / Collaborate across university functions
- Apply now to lead our leave compliance function and shape HR best practices at a leading university
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities
The University of Melbourne
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As the Leave Compliance Lead, you'll spearhead the University's leave management processes, ensuring compliance with legal and institutional requirements. You'll have the opportunity to lead a small team, collaborate with key stakeholders across the university, and drive continuous improvement in HR service delivery. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact on university-wide operations while developing your expertise in HR compliance and process optimisation.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead Leave Compliance Function: Oversee end-to-end leave management processes, ensuring compliance with university policies, Enterprise Agreements, and relevant legislation
- Provide Expert Guidance: Offer subject matter expertise on leave enquiries and calculations, resolving complex issues and identifying emerging trends
- Manage and Improve Processes: Develop standard operating procedures, streamline workflows, and implement assurance practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Lead and Develop Team: Oversee a small team, managing workloads and fostering a culture of excellence in service delivery
You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced HR professional with a strong background in compliance, process improvement, and stakeholder management, coupled with excellent analytical skills and a deep understanding of leave entitlements in the higher education sector.
You may also:
- Possess a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of experience and education
- Have experience in human resources, payroll, or compliance within the higher education sector
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of university policies, Enterprise Agreements, and relevant legislation
- Excel at complex calculations and data analysis, with strong Excel skills
- Have strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Be experienced in managing sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Business Services
Business Services provides a full range of class leading information technology, facilities management, finance, HR and health and safety services to all operating entities of the University.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alex Spezza via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
