- EA Level 13 (base salary $140,108.04 plus superannuation and additional benefits)
- 1x Permanent full-time opportunity
- 1x 12-month fixed term contract opportunity
Join our People & Governance Group and become part of a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a culture of reward and performance excellence.
About the Role
You will support the development, maintenance and operation of Sydney Waters Total Reward projects and frameworks, providing practical and trusted analytical support.
This role plays a crucial part in ensuring our frameworks remain practical, equitable and aligned to organisational needs. It provides high quality analytical support to Total Reward design, decision making and cyclical activities through accurate data analysis, insights and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of total reward programs and cyclical activities by preparing datasets, analysis, modelling, scenarios and supporting documentation in line with agreed frameworks and timelines.
- Coordinate and administer total reward activities including associated governance and ensuring delivery within agreed timelines.
- Analyse market trends and regulatory requirements to ensure competitive and compliant remuneration practices.
- Accountable for analysing role design and evaluation data to support the consistent and defensible application of job architecture frameworks, ensuring internal equity, market alignment, and high‑quality reward outcomes.
- Analyse trends and patterns across total reward elements, employee groups and roles, identifying risks, anomalies and areas requiring further investigation or escalation
About You
- Experience in a remuneration or reward role, gained either in-house or within a consulting environment.
- Demonstrated experience applying remuneration principles to provide practical, policy‑based advice in a corporate setting.
- Hands‑on experience with job evaluation and market pricing methodologies, including interpretation of salary survey data.
- Proven experience conducting remuneration analysis, modelling, and insights using remuneration data and tools.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to balance competing interests.
- Experience supporting or delivering corporate remuneration programmes, such as annual remuneration review cycles and out‑of‑cycle remuneration activities.
- Sound understanding of relevant remuneration‑related legislation, industrial instruments, and governance requirements.
Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities. For any additional questions please reach out to Connor.May@sydneywater.com.au – Application closing date is Friday 19th June
Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment either online or in person. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
Dive into Our Great Benefits!
Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance.
Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.
Working at Sydney Water
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.
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