"Reward Specialist"

Job Description:

• Employment Type: Continuing Full-time (35 hours per week
• Remuneration From: $113K + 17% Super and leave loading (level 7)
• Location: Kensington, NSW

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why your Role Matters

As the Reward Specialist you will plays a key role within the Remuneration & Reward team to support the delivery of strategic and operational reward initiatives across the University and ensure alignment with UNSW’s values and strategic goals. This role provides expert advice on position classification, job evaluation, and remuneration & benefits matters, ensuring alignment with UNSW Professional Staff Enterprise Agreement. The Reward Specialist collaborates with People & Culture stakeholders to deliver consistent, compliant, and innovative reward solutions.

To review the tasks and accountabilities in more detail, please check the job description.

Who you are

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team and function. We’re looking for an experienced Reward Specialist who can blend analytical expertise with strategic insight to drive fair, consistent, and values-aligned remuneration outcomes across UNSW.

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in interpreting legislation and Industrial Agreements together with policy and procedure to provide effective HR advice and solutions for client groups.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with all levels of UNSW staff and external stakeholders.
• A strong customer service focus, a flexible and adaptable attitude and an ability to build effective relationships with managers and staff at all levels in the resolution of HR issues.
• Ability to contribute to the development and implementation of HR initiatives to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with Artificial Intelligence applications, and highly proficient computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office applications.

How to Apply:

Please upload your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability.

Applications close: 7 January 2026 at 11.55PM.

As this role will be advertised over the shutdown, we won't be able to answer any queries from the 19 December to the 4 January 2026. Shortlisting process will begin early January - interviews will take place mid-January.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed): Kim Symons e: k.symons@unsw.edu.au

*UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.*