Senior Reward Manager (Relocation to Sydney, Australia)

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
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Where and how you can work

Our flagship campus is in Sydney with additional campuses in Melbourne and co-working spaces across Australia. But you have choice in where and how you work. We trust our Canvanauts to find the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals. This role is based permanently at our Sydney HQ one of the best cities in the world to live and work.

What youd be doing in this role

At Canva our Reward team plays a pivotal role in empowering the world to design by building innovative future-focused total rewards strategies that attract retain and motivate world-class talent globally.

As a Senior Compensation (Reward) Manager youll be a recognised subject matter expert across Total Rewards. Youll partner closely with senior leaders and People Partners to shape how we reward impact at scale blending strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-growing global environment.

As Canva continues to scale this role will help evolve our reward philosophy influence executive decision-making and design programs that position Canva as an industry leader.

At the moment this role is focused on:

Developing and implementing innovative company-wide Total Rewards strategies that strengthen Canvas ability to attract and retain top talent globally
Leading high-impact projects such as job architecture evolution M&A integrations or expansion into new markets and talent hubs
Partnering with senior leaders to provide strategic compensation insights that inform critical business decisions
Using market data and forward-looking analysis to identify emerging trends and shape future-ready reward strategies
Preparing executive-level and board-ready content on Total Rewards matters
Mentoring and uplifting capability within the Reward function

Youre probably a match if:

You bring extensive experience in Total Rewards within global high-growth environments
You have deep expertise across compensation and benefits design with strong analytical and modelling capability
You connect reward strategy to business performance with strong commercial acumen
Youve led complex transformational reward initiatives
Youre confident influencing senior stakeholders and presenting to executive audiences
You balance rigour with creativity and can navigate ambiguity with clarity and sound judgment

About the team

The Reward team sits within Canvas People Supergroup and is responsible for designing and evolving programs that reflect our values while supporting ambitious growth. We combine data creativity and forward-thinking approaches to build a reward ecosystem that empowers Canvanauts globally. From equity strategy to global compensation frameworks our work directly fuels Canvas next chapter of growth.

Whats in it for you

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard and we do but youll experience plenty of moments of magic connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for success inside and outside of work.

Heres a taste of whats on offer:

Equity packages we want our success to be yours too
Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers
An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing social connection office setup and more
Flexible leave options that empower you to recharge and be a force for good

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Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience skills and passion as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you dont feel like your experience aligns perfectly we still want to hear from you.

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1