Remuneration Analyst

3 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Bluefin Resources Pty Limited Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Job Title: Remuneration Analyst – Executive Level 1

Location: Canberra (Hybrid / Potentially Remote)

Contract: 12 months (with potential extension)

Rate: $75-$100PH per hour + Super

Clearance: - NV1 Working towards NV2

About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Remuneration Analyst (EL1) to support a major project within a leading government department. This 12-month contract offers hybrid working in Canberra (with the potential for remote arrangements) and is classified at Executive Level 1, paying $75 per hour + super.

You will bring high-level expertise across HR, accounting, Excel (including PowerQuery), and economic data analysis. The role plays a critical part in shaping remuneration outcomes across more than 100 overseas missions, ensuring defensibility, consistency, and strategic alignment.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to global remuneration frameworks while working closely with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Remuneration Review & Analysis: Lead annual reviews of salaries and benefits; apply actuarial data and market intelligence; advise on special measures in complex environments (e.g. hyperinflation, political instability).
  • Model Maintenance & Enhancement: Maintain and improve DFAT's remuneration analysis model (Excel/PowerQuery); ensure scalability and usability across all countries.
  • Data Management & Documentation: Ensure completeness and accuracy of data; document assumptions, methodologies, and decision-making processes; prepare defensible records for audit and approval.
  • Market Data Procurement: Source and integrate remuneration data from suppliers into the model for comparative analysis.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Senior Officers, Heads of Missions, and external partners; provide strategic advice in complex and sensitive contexts.
  • Survey Coordination: Manage the annual remuneration survey process across overseas missions; validate survey returns for accuracy and completeness.
  • Strategic Advice & Quality Assurance: Provide high-level advice on remuneration strategy and risk management; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Professional Representation: Represent the department in professional engagements with suppliers and stakeholders.

About You To succeed in this role, you will bring:

  • Strong expertise in remuneration analysis, HR, or accounting.
  • Advanced Excel skills (PowerQuery, data modelling, analytics).
  • Experience working with remuneration and economic data in complex environments.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to deliver strategic, defensible advice.
  • Experience working with government or international organisations (highly desirable).

Why Join?

  • Work at Executive Level 1 on a high-profile project.
  • Flexible hybrid and remote work options available.
  • Contribute to impactful remuneration outcomes affecting operations across 100+ countries.
  • Competitive contract rate of $75 per hour + super.


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