• Manage the Remuneration and Benefits offering for the organisation
• Permanent full time opportunity
• Hybrid working from home and office arrangements
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

About Us

Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian charity that has been helping vulnerable Australians move towards independence for more than 160 years.

Every day we support people nationwide by combatting homelessness, assisting disadvantaged families and children, addressing mental health issues, fighting substance dependencies and much more. We are generously supported by our funders, partners and tens of thousands of everyday Australians, who make the work of our tireless volunteers and staff possible.

Mission Australia is committed to keeping children and young people safe with zero tolerance of harm or abuse, and expect all our employees and volunteers to reflect this commitment. 

Your Opportunity

Working to the Executive of People and Culture, the Manager – Remuneration, Benefits and HR Metrics is a key member of the People and Culture leadership team.

Success in this role can be seen through the remuneration and benefits offerings being fit for purpose and supporting the attraction and retention of highly skilled staff.

 Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Implement a job evaluation methodology across the organisation
• Lead salary data analysis and participate in salary surveys
• Provide data and advice to support agreement activities
• Provide high level reporting and analysis of trends for presentation to the Executive and Board
• Manage impacts from any legislative changes that impact Mission Australia’s remuneration and benefits
• Provision of mentoring and leadership support to Remuneration and Benefits Advisor

Requirements for Success

• Demonstrated experience in remuneration management
• Knowledge in job evaluation methodology
• Strong capability in managing data analysis and reporting functions using technology such as Power BI
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• The ability to present complex data in a simple and engaging manner
• Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships across the organisation
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with existing systems and processes and complete reporting and written communication required for this role.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, , qualifications and referee checks.

Culture & Benefits

Mission Australia’s innovative and supportive values-based culture will ensure you feel rewarded as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.  

Our range of employee benefits includes:  

• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your taxable income (details via AccessPay)  
• Generous discounts with hotels, travel and health insurance and major retailers  
• Free access to external, confidential counselling services and support from Mission Australia chaplains. 
• Hybrid working from home and office arrangements

Diversity & Inclusion 

Mission Australia is an inclusive employer. We celebrate our diversity and strive to reflect contemporary Australian society and all the communities in which we work, in order to better serve our clients. We welcome and encourage applications from Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people, People with Disability, Sexually and Gender Diverse people, people with lived experience of adversity and from people of all ages. 

As such, if you require any adjustments to submit your application, we invite you to get in touch via email [email protected].

How to Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply for this job’ and send your cover letter and resume today. As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application. 

For more information, feel free to view the Position Description. For further information about working with us visit Working for Mission Australia. 

Please send through your application as soon as possible as shortlisting may occur prior to the close date.