Remuneration Lead

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

As the Remuneration Lead, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of Nine's remuneration programs. This is a hands-on position where you will contribute significantly to ensuring our reward strategies are competitive, compliant, and aligned with our strategic goals. You will leverage your analytical skills and attention to detail to drive data-driven decisions and support an enhanced employee value proposition.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a hands-on role in designing and delivering competitive, equitable, and transparent reward programs. You'll be instrumental in supporting our high-performance culture by ensuring our remuneration strategies attract, retain, and motivate top talent, directly contributing to Nine's success and employee engagement. 

What You'll Do:

• Support the design, implementation, and administration of Nine's remuneration programs, including fixed pay, variable pay (STIs, non-executive LTIs), and benefits. You'll assist in the annual remuneration cycle, ensuring strong governance and compliance.

• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking for non-executive positions, providing crucial insights to ensure our compensation remains competitive. You'll also participate in pay equity analysis to ensure fairness across the organisation.

• Help develop, document, and continuously improve our remuneration policies, guidelines, and administrative processes, ensuring compliance with Australian legislation (e.g., Fair Work Act, tax laws).

• Work closely with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and People Experience teams. You'll prepare data and analysis to support reporting requirements for the People and Remuneration Committee.

• Contribute to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of remuneration data, identifying trends and supporting data-driven decision-making for transparent and equitable reward practices.

• Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in remuneration, actively contributing to the continuous improvement of our function.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience as a Remuneration Specialist or in a similar role within a complex organisation.
• A comprehensive understanding of remuneration principles, market benchmarking methodologies, and benefits administration.
• Knowledge of corporate governance requirements and relevant Australian workplace compliance related to remuneration (e.g., Fair Work Act, tax laws).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• High level of attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with integrity and discretion.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, Workday experience will be highly regarded

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.