Remuneration & Governance Principal — Cps 511 Expert

Cbus Super Fund; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CBUS Super in Melbourne is seeking a Principal, Remuneration & Governance to own remuneration frameworks and governance oversight, reporting to the Head of Remuneration. You will collaborate with People & Culture, Risk, Compliance and Legal to ensure prudential compliance and well-documented arrangements.

This high-visibility role supports Board reporting, CPS 511 uplift, framework enhancements and executive reward governance, influencing governance outcomes and providing expert advice on

Qualifications

• Extensive remuneration governance or compliance experience in a large regulated organisation.
• Strong knowledge of CPS 511 requirements and applying obligations in practice.
• Experience developing governance frameworks, policies, controls and audit-ready documentation.
• Proven ability to prepare Board and Committee papers, regulatory reporting and public disclosures.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead remuneration governance activities, compliance reviews, regulatory obligations and CPS 511 uplift initiatives.
• Prepare high-quality Board, Committee and executive papers, reporting and remuneration disclosures.
• Maintain and enhance remuneration policies, frameworks, standards and governance controls.
• Oversee governance requirements for annual remuneration reviews, executive remuneration and incentive frameworks.
• Provide expert remuneration governance advice and partner with stakeholders across the Fund to strengthen governance outcomes.

Skills

Remuneration governance

Regulatory compliance

CPS 511 knowledge

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Job description

Created by workers, for workers, CBUS Super is one of Australia’s most successful Superannuation funds. For over four decades we’ve proudly represented those who help shape Australia, hard-working individuals who deserve to make the most of their retirement, no matter the industry. As an award-winning fund we’ve been recognised for the benefits provided to our members and our innovative investment approach. All while staying committed to our member first ethos as a proud Industry Fund.

About the role

As Principal, Remuneration & Governance, you will provide operational ownership and governance oversight of the Fund's remuneration frameworks, policies, programs and regulatory obligations. Reporting to the Head of Remuneration, you will work across People & Culture, Risk, Compliance and Legal to ensure remuneration arrangements are well-governed, clearly documented and aligned with prudential requirements. This is a highly visible role that supports Board and Committee reporting, CPS 511 compliance, remuneration framework enhancements and executive reward governance. You will play a critical role in strengthening remuneration practices across CBUS, influencing key governance outcomes and providing expert advice on complex remuneration, policy and regulatory matters.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead remuneration governance activities, compliance reviews, regulatory obligations and CPS 511 uplift initiatives.
• Prepare high-quality Board, Committee and executive papers, reporting and remuneration disclosures.
• Maintain and enhance remuneration policies, frameworks, standards and governance controls.
• Oversee governance requirements for annual remuneration reviews, executive remuneration and incentive frameworks.
• Provide expert remuneration governance advice and partner with stakeholders across the Fund to strengthen governance outcomes.

What will you bring?

• Extensive remuneration, governance, risk or compliance experience within a large regulated organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of CPS 511 and experience applying regulatory obligations in practice.
• Demonstrated experience developing governance frameworks, policies, controls and audit-ready documentation.
• Proven ability to prepare Board and Committee papers, regulatory reporting and public disclosures.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with confidence working with senior leaders and governance forums.

About CBUS

Created by workers, for workers, CBUS Super is one of Australia’s most successful Superannuation funds. For over four decades we’ve proudly represented those who help shape Australia, hard-working individuals who deserve to make the most of their retirement, no matter the industry. As an award-winning fund we’ve been recognised for the benefits provided to our members and our innovative investment approach. All while staying committed to our member first ethos as a proud Industry Fund.

Belong at CBUS

We value difference, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. We believe that, with diversity of perspectives and experiences, you get better teams and outcomes. We’re looking for people of all genders, races, nationalities, orientations and of all abilities to join us.

Applications Close: 26th October 2026

This is a permanent full time position based in Melbourne.

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