Remuneration & Benefits Specialist

Western Sydney University; Richmond; Hybrid; AUD 121,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff parking options

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flu vaccination

Fitness Passport

Private health cover

Onsite childcare

Job summary

Western Sydney University invites a senior remuneration expert to lead and evolve the University's remuneration frameworks, salary structures and reward programs across campuses. You will guide governance, benchmarking and job evaluation to support workforce strategy while collaborating with finance, payroll and HR systems teams.

You will deliver evidence-based recommendations and ensure equitable, market-aligned practices that meet legislative and policy requirements, driving governance and

Responsibilities

• Lead organisation-wide remuneration cycles, including review methodologies, governance frameworks, and communication planning.
• Develop and continuously improve remuneration frameworks, salary structures and rewards programs based on market benchmarking.
• Provide strategic and operational advice to executives and People & Culture, collaborating with finance, payroll and HR systems teams.
• Ensure remuneration practices are equitable, market-aligned, financially responsible and compliant with legislation and policy.
• Deliver transparent, well-governed remuneration cycles and implement outcomes accurately.

Job description

• Full-time, ongoing position at HEW Level 8.
• Hawkesbury and Parramatta South campuses with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $120,754 – $134,051 p.a., plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Lead remuneration frameworks, reward programs and workforce insights that support leaders and employees across the University.

The Opportunity

You will serve as the University’s subject matter expert for remuneration, reward and benefits. You will develop and continuously improve remuneration frameworks, salary structures, benefits programs and performance-based reward initiatives that support workforce strategy and organisational objectives.

You will lead organisation-wide remuneration cycles, including review methodologies, governance frameworks, communication planning, system configuration, testing and implementation. Through market benchmarking, job evaluation and workforce analysis, you will provide evidence-based recommendations on remuneration strategy, equity and affordability.

You will provide strategic and operational advice to executives, leaders and People & Culture colleagues. Working closely with finance, payroll, workforce planning and HR systems teams, you will ensure remuneration practices are equitable, market-aligned, financially responsible and compliant with relevant legislation, industrial instruments and University policy.

What Success Looks Like

Deliver transparent, well-governed remuneration cycles and implement outcomes accurately.

Maintain contemporary remuneration frameworks, salary structures and job architecture.

Provide workforce insights, equity analysis and reporting that support executive decisions.

Ensure remuneration decisions meet legislative, industrial and governance requirements.

Strengthen reward capability through trusted advice, education and stakeholder partnerships.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.
• Position Enquiries: Direct to Angy Dinevska, Chief People Officer via #####@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1945D
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 1st November 2026
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [e-mail].

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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