Remuneration Specialist

About the role

Cleanaway, an ASX-listed waste management company, is looking for a Remuneration Specialist to join its specialist remuneration team in Melbourne. You will help shape how the company evaluates roles, benchmarks pay and delivers reward programs, combining analytical work with the chance to improve established processes and support informed pay decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate analysis for the annual reward cycle, including remuneration reviews and salary recommendations.
• Drive incentive programs through accurate modelling, administration and reporting.
• Support the transition to Korn Ferry job evaluation and role banding, bringing greater consistency to role sizing and market benchmarking.
• Analyse internal pay relativities, external benchmarks and workforce data to provide decision-ready remuneration insights.
• Prepare governance reporting, disclosures and supporting analysis for executive and Board reporting.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and strengthen the effectiveness of remuneration reporting.

Required profile

• Already working in remuneration or reward at a large listed business, able to contribute from day one.
• Established experience in remuneration, reward or compensation and benefits, including remuneration review cycles and salary benchmarking.
• Ability to turn detailed analysis into clear recommendations and practical guidance for a range of stakeholders.
• Korn Ferry job evaluation accreditation or hands-on experience with its methodology is an advantage.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel, including analysing, modelling and reconciling large datasets.
• Working knowledge of fixed pay, incentive arrangements, remuneration frameworks and the annual reward cycle.

What we offer

• Attractive salary package and career development opportunities.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual employee share plan, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance and company discounts.

The position is permanent and full time, based in Melbourne, with applications closing on 11 November 2026.