UniRem Consulting was founded to offer expert, independent remuneration advice tailored to the needs of Australian universities. Behind the name is me — Marcus Marenghi - an experienced remuneration specialist with over 20 years in the field, including the last eight years working directly in the university sector.

I have extensive knowledge of the sector’s unique remuneration practices, as well as a strong commercial background from the private sector. This combination means I understand not only how things work in universities, but also how to bring in fresh thinking and practical solutions from outside the sector.

What sets my approach apart is the combination of deep technical expertise in remuneration with broader experience in HR business partnering, business management, payroll operations, HR systems, people analytics, and pay compliance. I bring a strategic yet pragmatic perspective to every project, shaped by years of hands-on experience in complex organisations

I’ve led complex projects across executive remuneration, job evaluation, pay structure design, and compliance reviews—always with a focus on delivering advice that is tailored, sustainable, and aligned to organisational goals.

Whether you need a full reward strategy, salary benchmark analysis, or simply want to sense-check your current approach, I bring expertise, integrity, and insight to support confident decision-making.