Remuneration & Benefits Lead

About Us

VicTrack is the custodial owner of Victoria’s rail transport land, assets and infrastructure. We work to protect and grow the value of the portfolio, to support a thriving transport system and make travel and living better for all Victorians. With much of our asset portfolio dedicated to rail transport – our land, infrastructure, trams, trains and telecommunication networks – our focus is on strategic asset management and supporting the delivery of better transport solutions.

When you join VicTrack, you'll become part of an organisation that celebrates the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences of our people. We are committed to fostering a workplace that mirrors the diverse communities we serve. Everyone is welcome to apply for a role at VicTrack and we encourage open discussions about any adjustments you might need during the recruitment process or within the role. If you have a disability or specific access requirements, please let us know how we can offer you additional support.

Benefits

• Free travel on all public transport – Trains | Trams | V/Line
• 17.5% leave loading
• 1 x Extra day off (EDO) per month
• Flexible work environment | hybrid work – 2 x days in office, 3 x days WFH
• Flexible public holidays – swap any public holiday for another day that better suits your lifestyle, culture, or personal commitments
• Stable work environment - Victorian Government state-owned enterprise
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (36 unpaid)
• Comprehensive health & wellness programs
• Additional 5 days of reproductive health and wellbeing leave to support your reproductive health, wellbeing, and related life events
• Free access to on-site gym and end of trip facilities
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow and develop your career

The challenges of our fast-growing sector put our people at the front of some of Victoria’s most exciting projects in telecommunications, property development and project delivery – with job opportunities as diverse as our organisation.

The Role

The Remuneration & Benefits Lead supports the organisation’s remuneration, reward and benefits framework, ensuring transparency, equity and alignment with business objectives and Victorian Government requirements. The position provides strategic direction across remuneration governance, executive remuneration, employee benefits, job evaluation and workforce reward programs. It has accountability for executive remuneration governance under the Public Entity Executive Remuneration (PEER) policies framework, annual enterprise agreement remuneration reviews, and the application of strong job evaluation and benchmarking methodologies.

As a trusted advisor to the People & Culture Leadership Team and Senior Stakeholders across the organisation, the role provides trusted, evidence-based advice on complex remuneration matters, maintains strong process and consistent classification practices, and enables informed, compliant decision-making through high-quality analysis and reporting. This role will partner with internal People & Culture stakeholders and business leaders across the organisation, supporting enterprise-wide remuneration governance and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage comprehensive reward strategies that align with business goals and Victorian Government Sector standards.
• Manage the PEER framework for the executive cohort, including framework communication and educating the Executive group on public sector settings.
• Manage the PEER and Enterprise Agreement remuneration processes, including the preparation of high-quality papers for the Board and Remuneration Committee.
• Manage job evaluation frameworks using Mercer or similar methodologies and provide deep remuneration insights through consistent benchmarking and salary surveys.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to the P&C Leadership Team and Senior Stakeholders, providing expert advice and reporting on complex remuneration issues and market practices while uplifting the remuneration capability and technical confidence of P&C team members.
• Lead the design, review and governance of employee benefits programs to ensure they remain competitive, cost-effective and aligned to workforce needs and organisational objectives.
• Manage relationships with external providers, undertake market assessments of benefits offerings, analyse utilisation and employee feedback data, and provide recommendations to enhance attraction, retention and employee experience outcomes.
• Support compliance with relevant legislative, taxation and policy requirements relating to employee benefits.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and the Payroll Lead to ensure position description integrity and consistent application of classification review processes.
• Review complex remuneration and benefits data to produce meaningful insights and meet annual Government reporting obligations, including actions relating to our Gender Equality Action Plan.
• Identify and recommend continuous improvement initiatives across P&C processes and services, using data, feedback and experience to improve effectiveness and employee experience.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary level qualifications in Human Resources, Business Management, Finance, or a related field.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Extensive experience in designing and managing Remuneration and Benefits frameworks that ensure transparency, fairness, and alignment with organisational strategy.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of executive employment and remuneration practices, specifically the PEER framework applicable to Victorian Public Sector Entities.
• Demonstrated experience working with commercial job evaluation methodologies (e.g., Mercer or Korn Ferry) to maintain internal equity and classification integrity.
• Highly developed problem solving and critical thinking skills with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage significant datasets to inform robust decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and act as a trusted advisor to all stakeholders on complex remuneration matters, including through the preparation and presentation of written reports.
• A proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support a solutions focused and unified service model.

To Apply

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If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with us, please click apply and submit your resume in PDF format only. All applications are strictly confidential.

We are proud to be recognized by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women. Explore the WORK180 website to learn about our benefits and policies. Research shows that 60% of women and underrepresented groups may decide not to proceed, even after drafting an application. We believe diversity strengthens every team, so even if you don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply!

Offer of employment is strictly subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and criminal history check. VicTrack is an equal opportunity and human rights employer.

Closing Date: 06/08/2026

***PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND/OR COVER LETTER IN PDF FORMAT