Head of Executive Reward and Governance

Woolworths Ltd.; Geehi; Presencial; AUD 280.000 - 460.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Woolworths Group in Sydney seeks a senior leader to head Executive Reward & Governance. You will connect our business strategy to reward frameworks, oversee executive remuneration, and manage employee equity plans across Australia and beyond.

You will partner with senior executives and the Board, shaping policy, disclosure, and governance. Strong communication, strategic thinking, and a track record of delivering Board-ready materials are essential.

Formación

• 12+ years of comprehensive reward experience, including ASX executive remuneration and employee share schemes.
• Deep knowledge of ASX governance, remuneration regulations, and external reporting standards.
• Proven ability to present to boards and advise senior leadership with clarity.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and evaluate executive reward structures (fixed, STIs, and LTI) and equity programs across entities.
• Lead governance and reporting processes, including board materials and AGM preparation.
• Deliver statutory remuneration reporting and ensure compliance with governance frameworks.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape policy, architecture, and controls for reward programs.
• Use data analytics and qualitative insights to assess programme effectiveness and costs.

Conocimientos

Executive remuneration

Incentive design

Share schemes

Governance

Board reporting

Data analytics

Communication skills

Leadership coaching

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Finance/Business/Commerce/Law

Descripción del empleo

Based in Sydney, join Australia's largest retailer and be part of something great

Lead the Woolworths Executive Performance and Reward team to drive our Group ambition through executive reward and group equity plans

Partner directly with senior executives to drive impactful reward programs for Woolworths Group that enable great experiences for our customers.

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

The opportunity

As the Head of Executive Reward and Governance, you will connect our team performance to our business strategy through our executive reward framework, employee equity plans, and reward governance. Operating as a trusted subject matter expert, you will guide the design of strategically aligned reward solutions that help to drive our Group ambition to ‘Be a first choice for customers, offering the best products and shopping experiences, led by our People and powered by Technology’.

In this high-impact position, you will work closely with senior leaders, supporting the People Committee and Board, to ensure we are able to attract the right executive talent, translate business strategy into our performance and reward framework and manage ASX disclosure requirements. Bring your technical reward expertise to provide the insight to help shape reward at Australia and New Zealand's largest retailer.

What you’ll do

Lead the design, execution, and ongoing evaluation of reward structures for our executive team, including fixed remuneration, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and employee equity programs across Australia, New Zealand, and international operations.

Drive change management initiatives and clear communications across for our executive to ensure seamless implementation of reward programs and connect our team to Group performance.

Proactively managing with our Company Secretariat the Board People Committee's annual agenda, authoring and collaborating on high-calibre Board papers

Deliver statutory remuneration reporting and seamless employee equity plan delivery

Support the Board Chair and People Committee Chair through AGM preparations, investor relations engagements, and market disclosure requirements.

Lead reward governance for the Group.

Partner with Finance, Company Secretariat, and senior enterprise leaders to establish robust governance controls, approval workflows, job architectures, and reward policy frameworks.

Leverage advanced data analytics and qualitative insights to evaluate reward program effectiveness, model costs, monitor equity metrics, and guide strategic remuneration decisions.

Support the build of reward capability across our People team in an agile work environment.

What you’ll bring

12+ years of comprehensive reward experience, featuring deep technical expertise in ASX executive remuneration, incentive plan design, and employee share schemes.

Proven command of ASX-listed corporate governance, remuneration regulations, external reporting standards, and Board-level reporting rhythms.

Exceptional executive presentation and written communication skills, with a track record of authoring Board materials and advising senior leadership.

Strong analytical, qualitative, and problem-solving capability, with strong financial literacy to inform reward programs.

Demonstrated horizontal leadership and coaching capabilities, with a dedication to mentoring teams, supporting People Generalists, and enhancing team member experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Commerce, Law, or a related discipline.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.