Total Rewards Manager
Location: Sydney, Melbourne | Hybrid/Onsite Working
Contract: Permanent | Fulltime
About the Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Total Rewards leader who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational excellence. We're looking for a manager who enjoys building, improving, and making things happen. This is an opportunity for someone who can develop strategy while also rolling up their sleeves to deliver it. You'll thrive in an evolving environment where not everything is fully established, and where you'll have the opportunity to build, improve, and make a lasting impact through collaboration and a hands-on approach.
Reporting to the VP People & Culture, you'll lead the Total Rewards function across ANZ, partnering closely with our global Strategic Education Inc. (SEI) Total Rewards team in the US to align regional initiatives with global frameworks. You'll play a key role in shaping our remuneration and benefits strategy while ensuring the operational foundations are strong, scalable, and fit for purpose.
Additional Benefits
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements supporting work-life balance
Salary packaging options including novated leasing and superannuation salary sacrifice
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted private health insurance and wellbeing initiatives
Corporate discounts across retail, travel, entertainment and fitness
Annual leave purchase scheme and paid study leave
Employee recognition programs
What You'll Do
You'll lead the Total Rewards function across ANZ, ensuring remuneration and benefits programs are aligned to business strategy while providing expert advice to leaders and delivering exceptional employee outcomes.
Responsibilities include:
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of remuneration frameworks, job architecture and salary structures.
Manage annual remuneration review cycles including planning, system configuration, communications, analysis and reporting.
Develop and enhance employee benefits programs across Australia and New Zealand.
Provide strategic remuneration advice to leaders, HR and executive stakeholders.
Deliver market benchmarking and salary analysis using external market data.
Build and maintain remuneration governance, policies and pay frameworks.
Lead remuneration analytics, reporting and workforce insights to support business decisions.
Ensure compliance with remuneration legislation, governance requirements and internal policies.
Drive regional Total Rewards strategy including internal equity, gender pay equity, incentive programs, career progression and pay transparency initiatives.
Partner with global Total Rewards teams to implement regional and global initiatives.
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What will make you successful
You'll bring deep expertise in Remuneration and Total Rewards, but just as importantly, you'll be comfortable working in an environment that is evolving. You won't wait for perfect processes—you'll build them. You'll enjoy moving between strategic thinking and operational delivery and won't hesitate to get involved wherever needed.
You'll likely have:
Extensive experience (7+ years) leading Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits or Remuneration functions in a complex organisational environment.
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate data into practical business solutions.
Experience designing remuneration frameworks, job architecture and salary review processes.
Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and building trusted relationships across all levels.
Experience working across regional or global organisations, with the ability to collaborate effectively across time zones and cultures.
A pragmatic, hands-on approach with the resilience to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.
A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to build capability while delivering outcomes.
Experience leading projects, driving change and balancing strategic priorities with operational execution.
Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and HRIS experience (Workday preferred).
Demonstrated people leadership experience.
If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely shape the future of Total Rewards while making a tangible impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
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Applications close: 16th August 2026
We will be reviewing applications as they are received.
Once you apply, we'll keep you updated throughout the recruitment process.
Hiring Process
Application Review
Interview(s)
Reference & Background Checks
Offer
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About Torrens University Australia
Torrens University Australia is committed to transforming lives through education. Through Torrens University and Think Education, we deliver innovative learning experiences that prepare students for meaningful careers and lifelong success.
Our Culture
At Torrens University Australia, we're passionate about making a positive impact through education.
We value collaboration, innovation and integrity, empowering our people to think strategically, build meaningful relationships and deliver real outcomes. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to excellence while enjoying the flexibility and support needed to do your best work.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at yourcareer@torrens.edu.au