Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity.
Our headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Group shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Primary Purpose

Lead Volvo Group Australia's Total Reward, Performance and People Data & Insights Centre of Excellence, translating global strategy into local execution. Drive reward, remuneration, performance and people analytics to deliver competitive employee experiences, informed business decisions and compliance with legislative and global requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the delivery of VGA's reward, performance and people analytics strategy.
- Manage remuneration programs including salary reviews, incentive and commission plans, bonuses and employee benefits.
- Partner with business leaders to design reward solutions that support business performance and growth.
- Deliver workforce insights, dashboards and reporting to inform executive decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with reward governance, job architecture, WGEA reporting and legislative requirements.
- Partner with Global People & Culture to implement global frameworks and adapt them for the Australian market.
- Coach and support leaders and People & Culture Business Partners on reward, performance and policy matters.
- Lead continuous improvement of reward processes, reporting and people data capabilities.
- Collaborate across Payroll, Finance and the broader business to deliver accurate, productive and impactful outcomes.
- Contribute as a trusted member of the People & Culture leadership team.

Key Capabilities

- Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into own strengths and weaknesses.
- Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others responsible and accountable to meet commitments.
- Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Collaboration - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.




- Business Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance on organisation's goals
- Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear
- Courage & Integrity - Confidence and ability to gain support during difficult discussions and meetings, and to coherently put forward appropriate arguments. A high standard of personal integrity to maintain trust and credibility.

Educational Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience.

Reporting & Systems

- Demonstrated experience using enterprise systems and reporting platforms to capture, analyse and share insights (e.g. SAP, SuccessFactors, Power BI or equivalent).
- Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable reports and dashboards for leaders and stakeholders.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel capability, including use of formulas, pivot tables, data validation and visualisation to support decision-making.
- Strong attention to data accuracy, integrity and governance across reporting processes.

Compensation and Benefits

- Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and leading best-practice compensation and benefits programs to support the business strategy.
- Ability to understand the organisational eco system of culture, leadership, capability, reward & performance, and systems.
- Proven track record facilitating annual compensation and reward cycles.
- Passion for building commercially focused, values-based leadership capability.
- Strong organisational, interpersonal, and multi-cultural communication skills
- Ability to work successfully in a global matrix organisation.

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus:

- Work in a supportive team, where new ideas and change are embraced and encouraged.
- Work with iconic brands and be part of a reputation that has been earned over a century.




- Join an organisation that supports internal career growth through training, role changes, and global mobility options.
- Benefits for applicable staff including access to Sonder (Wellbeing & Safety Partner) for employees and family members, education assistance, Service Awards, income protection, private health insurance, personal computer loans, option to purchase additional leave, additional superannuation and generous paid parental leave provisions.
- A strong commitment to safety and your health and wellbeing.
- A commitment to equal opportunity and equal outcome.

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Volvo Group is a global brand that drives prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions. Volvo Group Australia's head office, manufacturing facility, and largest dealership are all in Brisbane. Volvo Group Australia represents Volvo, Mack, and UD Trucks and Volvo Penta, Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Bus, and Volvo Financial Services. Volvo Group aspires to be the most admired employer in the industry, and we are committed to providing a dynamic work environment with extensive opportunities for our people. We continually seek new opportunities to stay ahead, including the electrification of the transportation industry and investment in alternative and emerging technologies.

Volvo Group is a global brand that drives prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions. Volvo Group Australia's head office, manufacturing facility, and largest dealership are all in Brisbane. Volvo Group Australia represents Volvo, Mack, and UD Trucks and Volvo Penta, Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Bus, and Volvo Financial Services. Volvo Group aspires to be the most admired employer in the industry, and we are committed to providing a dynamic work environment with extensive opportunities for our people. We continually seek new opportunities to stay ahead, including the electrification of the transportation industry and investment in alternative and emerging technologies.

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Perks and benefits

- Hybrid and Flexible Working arrangements
- Superannuation & Salary Continuance Insurance
- The Fifth Week Program
- Safety & Wellbeing (Sonder)
- Educational Assistance
- Short-term Incentives & Recognition Programs
- Health & Wellbeing
- Parental Leave

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