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Total Rewards Manager Location:   Sydney,   Melbourne  |   Hybrid /Onsite   Working Contract: Permanent | Fulltime About the Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Total Rewards leader who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational excellence .   We're   looking for   a manager   who enjoys building,   improving,   and making things happen. This is an opportunity for someone who can develop strategy while also rolling up their sleeves to deliver it.   You'll   thrive in an evolving environment where not everything is fully   established , and where   you'll   have the opportunity to build,   improve,   and make a lasting impact through collaboration and a hands-on approach. Reporting to the   VP   People & Culture,   you'll   lead the Total Rewards function across   ANZ , partnering closely with our global Strategic Education Inc. (SEI) Total Rewards team in the US to align regional initiatives with global frameworks.   You'll   play a key role in shaping our   remuneration   and benefits strategy while ensuring the operational foundations are strong,   scalable,   and fit for purpose. Additional Benefits • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements supporting work-life balance • Salary packaging options including novated leasing and superannuation salary sacrifice • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Discounted private health insurance and wellbeing initiatives • Corporate discounts across retail, travel,   entertainment   and fitness • Annual leave purchase scheme and paid study leave • Employee recognition programs What You'll Do You'll   lead the Total Rewards function across A NZ , ensuring   remuneration   and benefits programs are aligned to business strategy while providing expert advice to leaders and delivering exceptional employee outcomes. Responsibilities include: • Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of   remuneration   frameworks, job   architecture   and salary structures. • Manage annual   remuneration   review cycles including planning, system configuration, communications,   analysis   and reporting. • Develop and enhance employee benefits programs across Australia and New Zealand. • Provide   strategic   remuneration   advice to leaders,   HR   and executive stakeholders. • Deliver market benchmarking and salary analysis using external market data. • Build and   maintain   remuneration   governance,   policies   and pay frameworks. • Lead   remuneration   analytics,   reporting   and workforce insights to support business decisions. • Ensure compliance with   remuneration   legislation, governance   requirements   and internal policies. • Drive regional Total Rewards strategy including internal equity, gender pay equity, incentive programs, career   progression   and pay transparency initiatives. • Partner with global Total Rewards teams to implement regional and global initiatives. Click here to   view job description   for more details. What will make you successful You'll   bring deep   expertise   in   R emuneration and Total Rewards, but just as importantly,   you'll   be comfortable working in an environment that is evolving. You   won't   wait for perfect processes— you'll   build them.   You'll   enjoy moving between strategic thinking and operational delivery and   won't   hesitate to get involved wherever needed. You'll   likely have : • Extensive experience (7+ years) leading Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits or Remuneration functions in a complex   organisational   environment. • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate data into practical business solutions. • Experience designing   remuneration   frameworks, job   architecture   and salary review processes. • Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and building trusted relationships across all levels. • E xperience working across regional or global   organisations , with the ability to collaborate effectively across time zones and cultures. • A pragmatic, hands-on approach with the resilience to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities. • A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to build capability while delivering outcomes. • Experience leading projects, driving change and balancing strategic priorities with operational execution. • Advanced Excel,   PowerPoint   and HRIS experience (Workday preferred). • Demonstrated   people   leadership experience. If   you're   looking for a role where you can genuinely shape the future of Total Rewards while making a tangible impact every day,   we'd   love to hear from you. How to Apply Click   APPLY   to   submit   your application. Applications close:  16th August 2026 We will be reviewing applications as they are received. Once you apply,   we'll   keep you updated throughout the recruitment process. Hiring Process • Application Review • Interview(s) • Reference & Background Checks • Offer Should you have accessibility requirements or needs please contact   [email protected]   for confidential support to ensure   an equitable , barrier free application process as we have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you through the recruitment process. About Torrens   University Australia Torrens   University Australia   is committed to transforming lives through education. Through Torrens University   and Think   Education, we deliver innovative learning experiences that prepare students for meaningful careers and lifelong success. Our Culture At Torrens   University Australia ,   we're   passionate about making a positive impact through education. We value collaboration,   innovation   and integrity, empowering our people to think strategically, build meaningful   relationships   and deliver real outcomes.   You'll   work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to excellence while enjoying the flexibility and support needed to do your best work. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected]