Senior Reward Manager (Relocation to Sydney, Australia)

Job Description

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 you’d 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, you’ll be a recognised subject matter expert across Total Rewards. You’ll 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 Canva’s 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

You’re 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
• You’ve led complex, transformational reward initiatives
• You’re 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 Canva’s 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 Canva’s next chapter of growth.

What’s in it for you?

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard — and we do — but you’ll 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.

Here’s a taste of what’s 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

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

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 don’t feel like your experience aligns perfectly, we still want to hear from you.

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.