Consultant, TRM Strategy, Governance and Compliance

Consultant, TRM Strategy, Governance and Compliance Job No.: 693450 Location: Mulgrave Employment Type: Full-time Duration: Continuing appointment Remuneration: $124,343 - $137,251 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation) About the Role As part of the Strategy, Governance and Compliance team within the Talent, Reward and Mobility (TRM) Centre of Expertise, you will shape and steward the frameworks that underpin how we reward, recognise and retain our people.  This role contributes specialist advice that supports transparent, consistent and strategically aligned decision-making across the University. You will work across a diverse portfolio of activities, from managing project work and undertaking detailed analysis and benchmarking, to preparing high‑quality papers and submissions for Council and its committees. You’ll play a key role in supporting the People, Selection and Remuneration Committee (PSRC), ensuring matters for the Committee’s consideration are informed, defensible and aligned with Monash’s strategic priorities. A core focus of the role is strengthening our compliance and governance frameworks. You will provide specialist advice across academic, professional and executive cohorts, ensuring remuneration decisions reflect our EVP, legislative obligations and sector best practice. Your work will also contribute to pay equity analysis, risk monitoring, and the digitisation and automation of processes, helping us build a modern, data‑driven and future‑focused approach to reward. This is an opportunity to contribute to a trusted, high‑impact function that plays a critical role in supporting Monash’s people strategy and governance excellence. About You You bring deep expertise in governance, remuneration or related advisory roles, with the ability to translate complex data and frameworks into clear, evidence‑based insights. Your judgement is sound, your attention to detail is exceptional, and you’re comfortable navigating sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism. You thrive in environments where accuracy, integrity and strategic alignment matter. You’re experienced in preparing high‑quality submissions for senior decision‑makers, and you understand the importance of defensible recommendations, transparent processes and strong governance guardrails. You leverage strong analytical capability to interpret market trends, model remuneration scenarios and convey clear, practical, and well‑reasoned advice. You build strong relationships with ease, and are proactive, solutions‑focused and committed to continuous improvement, particularly in modernising processes and embedding digital and predictive capabilities.  Above all, you’re motivated by contributing to a function that ensures Monash’s remuneration practices are fair, consistent and aligned with our strategic goals, and work that blends analytical depth with meaningful impact. About Monash University At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen. We value difference and diversity , and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed. Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy. In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026. Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here. Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements . We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents . To Apply Submit your brief (one page) cover letter outlining your interest in, and alignment to, the role, and a copy of your CV, via the apply button below. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion. Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University. Enquiries: Ms Seryn Mills, Deputy Director - TRM Strategy, Governance and Compliance, 9902 0098 Position Description: Position Description - Consultant, TRM Strategy, Governance and Compliance (HEW 8).pdf Applications Close: Monday 3 August 2026 at 11:55PM Back to search results Email Job Apply now Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App

• You bring deep expertise in governance, remuneration or related advisory roles, with the ability to translate complex data and frameworks into clear, evidence‑based insights.
• Your judgement is sound, your attention to detail is exceptional, and you’re comfortable navigating sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• You thrive in environments where accuracy, integrity and strategic alignment matter.
• You’re experienced in preparing high‑quality submissions for senior decision‑makers, and you understand the importance of defensible recommendations, transparent processes and strong governance guardrails.
• You leverage strong analytical capability to interpret market trends, model remuneration scenarios and convey clear, practical, and well‑reasoned advice.
• You build strong relationships with ease, and are proactive, solutions‑focused and committed to continuous improvement, particularly in modernising processes and embedding digital and predictive capabilities.
• Above all, you’re motivated by contributing to a function that ensures Monash’s remuneration practices are fair, consistent and aligned with our strategic goals, and work that blends analytical depth with meaningful impact.

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