Employment Compliance Manager

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About the Role:

Curtin University is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Employment Compliance Manager to lead our staff compliance strategy and ensure the institution's alignment with complex employment legislation, industrial instruments, and regulatory frameworks.

This pivotal role sits within the People & Culture Division and plays a strategic part in embedding a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement across the University's employment practices.

Your responsibilities will include:  

• Design, implement, and evolve an enterprise-wide employment compliance and governance framework.
• Lead proactive risk management initiatives that drive continual improvement in compliance practices.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, legal advisors, and key stakeholders to ensure best practice is embedded across employment-related policies and decision-making.
• Conduct compliance reviews, recommend policy enhancements, and initiate remediation actions to address risks or breaches.
• Occasionally lead cross-functional teams or matrixed project resources in the delivery of key compliance initiatives.

You will operate with a high degree of autonomy and professional discretion and will be instrumental in influencing strategic compliance outcomes at the highest levels at Curtin University.

Who we are looking for: 

• Significant experience in employment compliance, workplace relations, or regulatory governance—preferably within the higher education or public sector.
• Knowledge of Australian employment legislation including the Fair Work Act, NES, Enterprise Agreements, and Modern Awards.
• A proven track record in designing and operationalising compliance frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and delivering remediation activities.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to interpret complex industrial instruments and convert them into practical and effective compliance controls.
• Outstanding communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to prepare, reports and strategic advice for executive leadership and governance bodies.

Role Requirements: 

1. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. 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 -

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

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If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close:  Thursday, 6th November 2025

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.