General Manager - Performance & Reward

Company

We are confidentially recruiting this General Manager – Performance & Reward position on behalf of a highly regarded organisation operating within the Australian financial services sector.

Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished Performance & Reward leader to influence the future direction of a leading organisation undergoing significant transformation.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will lead a high-performing team while partnering closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Board to shape the organisation's performance, reward and executive remuneration strategy.

This is a genuine leadership role that combines strategic influence with hands-on execution. You will lead the evolution of enterprise-wide performance and reward frameworks, oversee executive remuneration, provide Board-level advice, and play a central role in driving organisational change.

Operating within a highly regulated environment, you will thrive on navigating ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders, balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery, and delivering outcomes that strengthen organisational performance and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's Performance & Reward function, providing strategic direction and leadership to a team of seven.
• Drive the redesign and implementation of contemporary performance and reward frameworks that support organisational strategy and culture.
• Lead executive remuneration strategy, governance and annual remuneration processes.
• Prepare and present high-quality papers and recommendations to the Board and Board Committees.
• Partner with Executive leaders to influence workforce performance, organisational effectiveness and strategic decision-making.
• Lead significant change and transformation initiatives across the Performance & Reward function.
• Ensure remuneration practices remain commercially competitive, compliant and aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Experience

You are an experienced Performance & Reward executive with a proven track record in ASX-listed organisations, combining strategic thinking with a practical, delivery-focused approach. You bring deep expertise across executive remuneration, Board governance and enterprise-wide performance and reward, and are equally comfortable presenting to Boards as you are leading your team through significant organisational change.

You will bring:

• Extensive senior leadership experience across Performance & Reward within complex and highly regulated organisations.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide transformation of performance and reward frameworks.
• Strong executive remuneration expertise, including Board and Board Committee reporting.
• A proven ability to influence Executive stakeholders and build credibility at the most senior levels.
• Experience leading organisational change while developing engaged, high-performing teams.
• Commercial judgement, resilience and the ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence.
• A collaborative leadership style with a strong focus on culture, engagement and delivering outcomes.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, with postgraduate studies viewed favourably.

Application

If you are ready for your next challenge and confident you match the required profile; we look forward to receiving your application. For any additional information before applying, please email James at Sign in to view email to arrange a convenient time to speak.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. While all applications are carefully reviewed, we are unable to provide individual feedback to every applicant.