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About the Role

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Total Rewards leader to balance strategic thinking with operational excellence. You will lead the Total Rewards function across ANZ, partnering with the global SEI Total Rewards team to align regional initiatives with global frameworks. The position involves shaping remuneration and benefits strategy while ensuring strong, scalable operational foundations.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.
Demonstrated people leadership experience.

Skills

Advanced Excel
Advanced PowerPoint
HRIS experience (Workday preferred)

Location

Sydney
Melbourne

Work Type

Hybrid
Onsite
Permanent
Fulltime

Experience Level

7+ years

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

About the Company

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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

Should you have accessibility requirements or needs please contact maur.bell@torrens.edu.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier free application process as we have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you through the recruitment process.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at yourcareer@torrens.edu.au