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.

About the area

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.

About the opportunity

• 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.

About you

• 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.

Desirable

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

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance, will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD - Remuneration and Reward Specialist 524089.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Lucy Harding Williamson at lucy.hardingwilliamson@uwa.edu.au

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Wendy Young at wendy.young@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

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

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 13 August 2026

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.

About the University

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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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

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.