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Join our Remuneration and Benefits team at Swinburne University Full-time, fixed-term position (April ****) based at our Hawthorn campus Hew 8 + 17% super and staff benefits About the role Play a key role in shaping how Swinburne recognises, rewards and develops its people.
As our Remuneration Benefits Consultant, you'll provide expert advice and lead the delivery of remuneration, classification, performance and talent initiatives that support a high-performing and engaged workforce.
Working with a high degree of autonomy, you'll partner with leaders across the University to deliver key people programs, including annual remuneration reviews, classification governance, academic promotions and performance and development processes.
You'll apply your specialist knowledge to interpret enterprise agreement requirements, align remuneration practices with market trends, and drive practical, sustainable people outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity for a remuneration professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
Experience working in a university or similarly complex academic environment will be highly regarded, particularly where it has involved academic remuneration, agreed salary arrangements or remuneration review processes.
You'll contribute to policy and process improvement, influence key stakeholders, and help ensure Swinburne's people practices remain fair, contemporary and consistent with our remuneration and classification framework.
If you're passionate about remuneration, employee experience and driving meaningful organisational impact, we'd love to hear from you.
About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: Provide expert advice on remuneration, classification and employment matters, ensuring alignment with University policy, enterprise agreements and market practice.
Lead the classification committee process, including chairing meetings, managing complex submissions, advising stakeholders and maintaining sound classification governance.
Provide senior advice, project discipline and stakeholder support.
Provide clear, practical and authoritative communication on remuneration and classification.
Build effective relationships across senior stakeholder groups to resolve complex remuneration and classification matters and support strong service outcomes.




Experience partnering with academic leaders, or within a higher education environment, will be highly regarded.
For further information please refer to the Job Description Qualifications Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience; extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
MCD Qualifications Desired About Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne's strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges.
We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship.
We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.
Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne's bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research.
This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.
What We Offer You!
Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.
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To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.
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please contact the Talent Acquisition team at ****** Applications Close: Sunday 11th October at ***** pm Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation.
As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing excellent talent.
We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.
For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact ****** or call ***************.
Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only.
General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to ******.
Victoria's Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria's Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment.
We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
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📌 Remuneration & Benefits Consultant (Victoria)
🏢 Swinburne University Of Technology
📍 Victoria