Move from advising on wage remediation to owning it. Newly created Senior role at a large employer. Six enterprise agreements, six-figure package, executive backing.
Design and run the wage remediation program end-to-end, from root cause to back payment
Own compliance across six enterprise agreements in rolling review
Attractive six-figure package + super | Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
Report to the GM Workplace Relations with genuine executive backing
The opportunity
Wage underpayment is one of the biggest regulatory risks facing large Australian employers. This organisation is investing properly in getting it right, and this role leads that work.
Retained exclusively by Civitas Talent, this permanent position sits with a major organisation with a large, award-covered national workforce.
Reporting to the General Manager, Workplace Relations, you own the wage compliance and remediation function day to day.
The role is deliberately hands-on: you run the program, you do not hand it off.
What you will do
Design and execute remediation programs for current and former employees
Lead end-to-end wage compliance investigations, including root-cause analysis of payroll discrepancies
Provide expert advice on Contemporary Awards, enterprise agreements and employment legislation
Manage impacted-employee communications with transparency and care
Partner with Payroll, Finance, IT,



Legal and Pæ on systemic fixes and preventative controls
Maintain audit-ready documentation and Fair Work Ombudsman readiness
Contribute to a rolling review cycle across six enterprise agreements
What you will bring
Demonstrated experience running wage remediation programs, wage compliance, payroll governance
Strong command of Australian employment legislation, Modern Awards and enterprise agreements
Experience leading complex investigations and remediation programs end-to-end
Ability to interpret industrial instruments and apply them operationally
Strong analytical skills, discretion and a structured approach to governance
A hands-on operating style; you own delivery rather than delegate it
Nice to have
Experience in large, complex payroll environments
Exposure to regulatory engagement or reporting (e.g. Fair Work Ombudsman)
Experience implementing payroll or compliance system improvements
Big 4 or specialist advisory background moving to in-house
What is on offer
An attractive six-figure package plus superannuation, a high-trust mandate with executive visibility, and location flexibility across Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. This is a newly created senior appointment within a structured, well-resourced program that has genuine momentum.
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📌 Manager, Workplace Relations (Melbourne)
🏢 Civitas Talent
📍 Melbourne