Job Description

We have an exciting long-term opportunity for a Remuneration & Benefits Manager to join Downer’s Chief People Office on a 2-year maximum term contract.

This role plays a key part in delivering and evolving Downer’s remuneration and benefits framework across the business. You will lead critical remuneration cycles, including the annual remuneration review and incentive programs, provide input to executive remuneration deliverables, while also supporting the design and management of employee benefits.

Reporting to the General Manager Remuneration, this role will have strong exposure to senior leaders, Finance, Payroll, and People & Culture teams across the business. You will support in developing remuneration and benefits practices that are consistent, competitive, and aligned with Downer’s governance standards and business objectives

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the annual remuneration review , including planning, system configuration, communications, and reporting
• Manage Short-Term and Long-Term Incentive programs, including participant management, calculations, and payment processes
• Support executive remuneration activities, including contributions to remuneration reporting and governance requirements
• Oversee and support the administration and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs
• Partner with stakeholders across People & Culture, Finance, Payroll, and business units to deliver accurate and timely remuneration outcomes
• Provide remuneration and benefits insights through data analysis, benchmarking, and market trends to inform decision-making
• Maintain relationships with external remuneration advisors, benefits providers, and survey vendors
• Support the development and continuous improvement of remuneration and benefits frameworks, policies, and processes
• Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and reporting obligations

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience in a remuneration and/or benefits-focused role, ideally within a complex ASX-listed environment
• Strong understanding of remuneration frameworks, incentive design, and employee benefits programs
• Experience managing large-scale remuneration cycles such as annual reviews and incentive programs
• Advanced analytical skills, including strong Excel capability and ability to interpret complex data
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across business and corporate functions
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and process excellence
• Excellent written and communication skills, including experience contributing to executive or board-level reporting
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline

Benefits Of Working with Downer

• Work with an ASX listed company, working with market leaders.

• Grow your career with us, we are passionate about giving out people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning:

  • Professional development programs
    • Access to professional memberships and industry networks
• Be part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee’s wellbeing needs:
  • Flexible work arrangements
    • Parental leave
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
• A range of Corporate Benefits, including: 
  • Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms)

Why Downer?

As a trusted name in infrastructure, transport, facilities management, and construction, Downer is committed to delivering projects that create a lasting, positive legacy. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

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