Senior Performance and Reward Lead

This role is critical to the build of our Performance and Reward team and will suit a strategic thinker who is looking to work in the detail of setting strong foundational reward frameworks whilst also enjoying the challenge of re-designing strategies that promote and demonstrate agility in an ever-changing landscape.  

You will be responsible for co-designing implementing and governing the performance and reward ecosystem at Nine. A primary focus is ensuring our performance frameworks drive measurable consumer impact tying directly to metrics like NPS and customer insights.

You will oversee the end-to-end reward programs that effectively recognise and motivate high-performing employees ensure leadership accountability and deliver clear behavioural expectations to achieve business success.

Day to day you will:

• Strategic Leadership & Design: Own the enterprise-wide remuneration philosophy and performance management frameworks. Lead the technical design modelling and implementation of all reward programs (fixed pay variable pay and benefits) ensuring they are aligned with Nines strategy values and an ownership mindset.

• Governance Compliance & Risk: Be accountable for ensuring all performance and reward practices are in full compliance with corporate governance standards ASX requirements legislative obligations and internal policies. Proactively manage associated risks and deliver transparent equitable and compliant reward practices supported by robust analytics.

• Market Intelligence & Strategic Reporting: Direct in-depth market analysis and benchmarking to provide critical insights and strategic recommendations to the executive team. Prepare and articulate data analysis and materials to support the People and Remuneration Committee (PRC) and Board reporting requirements.

• Cross-Functional Partnership: Forge strong collaborative partnerships with key internal functions across Finance Legal and the wider People team to ensure integrated and effective performance and reward outcomes that are competitive and meet candidate expectations supporting Nines ability to attract and retain top talent.

Qualifications :

What youll bring:

• Deep technical expertise in designing modeling implementing governing and administering performance and reward frameworks with a proven ability to link plans to business performance. 

• Ability to think strategically designing bespoke solutions when necessary and act as a trusted partner and advisor in times of heightened ambiguity and challenge in the talent market. 

• Proven ability to conduct advanced analytics interpret complex data and provide clear actionable recommendations to senior leadership and Board committees. 

• Outstanding presentation communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to influence and build trust with executives Board members and cross-functional teams. 

• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects leading initiatives from inception to completion and managing external vendor relationships. 

• Strong integrity discretion and ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information. 

• Experience in delivering board reporting requirements would be ideal.

Additional Information :

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:

Were committed to a safe respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one youll 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.

Please note applications will close by COB Monday October 13. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time