Senior Reward Manager (Australia)

TL;DR

Senior Reward Manager (Total Rewards): Developing and implementing innovative, company-wide total rewards strategies to attract and retain global talent with an accent on compensation design, job architecture, and M&A integration. Focus on partnering with senior leadership to shape reward philosophy and influence executive decision-making in a high-growth environment.

Location: Must be based permanently at our Sydney HQ. Relocation to Sydney, Australia is required.

Company

Canva is a global visual communication platform redefining how the world experiences design.

What you will do

• Develop and implement innovative, company-wide total rewards strategies.
• Lead high-impact projects including job architecture evolution and M&A integrations.
• Partner with senior leaders to provide strategic compensation insights.
• Use market data and forward-looking analysis to identify emerging trends.
• Prepare executive-level and board-ready content on reward matters.
• Mentor and uplift capability within the reward function.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in total rewards within global, high-growth environments.
• Deep expertise across compensation and benefits design with strong analytical capability.
• Strong commercial acumen connecting reward strategy to business performance.
• Proven track record leading complex, transformational reward initiatives.
• Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and presenting to executive audiences.
• Must be willing to relocate to Sydney, Australia for a permanent role at HQ.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity packages to share in company success.
• Inclusive parental leave policy for all parents and carers.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing and office setup.
• Flexible leave options to support work-life balance.
• Collaborative and creative team environment focused on ambitious growth.