• Based in the Pay Accuracy and Entitlements Program at the City West campus 
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 31 July 2028 
• Salary Range: $116,320 - $130,498 per annum (plus 17% superannuation) 

The team 

Join a team delivering meaningful outcomes for our people. In this role, you will partner with payroll, employee relations, legal and business leaders to navigate complex remediation matters, provide clear and practical advice, manage escalations, and contribute to lasting improvements in pay accuracy, governance and employee experience

Visit the AU website to learn more about the People and Culture Portfolio. 

Our people   

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence. 

This role is perfect for someone who is an experienced payroll, HR, compliance or remediation professional with strong analytical, stakeholder and leadership skills. You will be confident navigating complex frameworks, analysing data, managing sensitive matters and driving continuous improvement.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU. 

Experience 

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:  

• Proven experience in leading teams or workflows delivering payroll remediation, payroll operations, human resources compliance or audit activities in complex environments. 
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, enabling effective interaction with stakeholders and collaborators to provide advice, guide decision-making, and secure cooperation and engagement in remediation delivery. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice, analysis and evaluation for identifying and managing remediation projects. 
• Proven ability to interpret and apply legal advice, industrial instruments, pay rules or equivalent regulated frameworks. 
• Proven ability to apply strong data literacy and attention to detail to analyse and validate payroll data and calculations, and identify causation or non-compliance. 
• Proven ability to manage sensitive matters, including stakeholder escalations and compliance-related issues, and drive continuous improvement through root-cause analysis and control uplift.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity 

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Launch your future with Adelaide University now 

Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload: 

• your current CV 
• a cover letter

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Submit your application by 11:30pm Sunday 27 September 2026

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493478):

Jessica De Lorenzo 
Team Lead, Talent Acquisition 
+61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au