This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
We are actively engaged with our State Government client in VIC and URGENTLY looking for a Remuneration & Benefits Lead to commence an initial contract for 3 months with possible extension. The Remuneration & Benefits Lead is a transformation-focused subject matter expert responsible for ensuring internal equity, employee engagement, and external competitiveness across the department. As a critical driver of the "Future Ready" agenda, this role manages the governance and standards of the Public Entity Executive Remuneration (PEER) framework and enterprise-wide reward strategies. This position works as a peer to the Payroll, Capability, and Systems & Data Leads to establish foundational excellence and data integrity.
Job Responsibility:
Strategic Remuneration Management: Develop and manage comprehensive reward strategies that align with business goals and standards
Executive Remuneration Governance: Manage the PEER framework for the executive cohort, including framework communication, legacy realignment, and educating the Executive group on public sector settings
Annual Review Leadership: Manage the Enterprise Agreement annual remuneration review process, including the preparation of high-quality papers for the Board and Remuneration Committee
Job Evaluation & Bench-marking: Manage job evaluation frameworks using Mercer methodologies and provide deep remuneration insights through consistent bench-marking and salary surveys
Remuneration Advisory: Act as a trusted technical advisor to the P&C Leadership Team and Senior Leaders, providing expert advice on complex remuneration issues and market practices
Process Integrity: Partner with HR Business Partners and the Payroll Lead to ensure position description integrity and consistent application of classification review processes
Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyse complex remuneration and benefits data to produce actionable insights and meet annual Government reporting obligations
Other Duties As Required: In line with Section 31A of the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) other duties may be assigned consistent with employment classification, skills, and capabilities
Requirements:
Strategic Remuneration and Reward: Extensive experience in designing and managing Remuneration and Benefits frameworks that ensure transparency, competitiveness, and alignment with large-scale organisational strategy
Executive Framework Expertise: Proven knowledge and understanding of executive employment and remuneration practices, specifically the PEER framework applicable to Victorian Public Sector Entities
Job Evaluation Specialisation: Demonstrated experience working with PEER and Mercer Methodology to maintain internal equity and classification integrity
Complex Analytical Capability: Highly developed analytical skills with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage significant database to inform robust decision-making
Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, influence, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on complex remuneration matters
Functional Collaboration: A proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi disciplinary leadership team to drive a unified "Future Ready" service model
Mandatory: Tertiary level qualifications in Human Resources, Business Management, Finance, or a related field
Experience: Extensive experience in PEER and Mercer methodology and in a specialist remuneration and benefits leadership role within a complex corporate or government context
Technical Skills: Advanced technical proficiency in Excel and the ability to learn and optimise HRIS remuneration modules
What we offer:
Access to benefits platforms with discounts at major retailers
3 weekly pay runs
Exclusive access to roles before they go to market
Employee assistance programme, including counselling services