Remuneration and Reward Specialist

• Drive pay equity and reward excellence across the University.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape workforce strategy and capability.
• Full-time ongoing opportunity with flexible part-time options available.
• Base salary range: $120,912 – $132,161 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation.

People & Culture (P&C) plays a critical role in supporting the University achieve its vision and ambitions. UWA’s strategy for the development and performance of its people is at the core of the University’s planning. The ability of P&C professionals to partner effectively with senior leadership teams across the University is crucial to develop opportunities and provide practical and innovative solutions to achieve academic and business goals.

• Support the design, refinement and stewardship of UWA’s remuneration and job architecture frameworks as enduring enterprise capability aligned to workforce strategy, equity commitments and organisational sustainability.
• Contribute to the development, review, execution and continuous improvement of remuneration‑related policies, frameworks, tools and guidance, ensuring clarity, consistency and ease of use across the University.
• Monitor sector, regulatory and best‑practice developments impacting remuneration and job architecture, provide advice and support their translation into UWA‑appropriate practice.

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

• Demonstrated experience in remuneration, job architecture, benchmarking, reward or classification work within a complex organisation.
• Ability to work collaboratively across People & Culture and with senior stakeholders.
• Experience leveraging systems and digital solutions to improve efficiency, transparency, and data integrity.
• Proven ability to operate as a trusted specialist, applying critical thinking, balancing operational delivery with strategic contribution.
• Highly developed analytical capability, with the ability to translate data and issues into clear insights.

• Knowledge of Korn Ferry / Hay Grade Job Evaluation methodology, remuneration benchmarking would be advantageous.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 30 Jul 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Aug 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

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