Steve Cornes

Steve Cornes is an experienced professional in remuneration, payroll, and finance with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Head of Remuneration and Payroll at Business NSW since June 2024, Steve previously held the role of Head of Reward and Payroll at Fantastic Furniture, where responsibilities included providing guidance on pay compliance and managing payroll for 1,300 employees. Steve's extensive tenure at Optus included positions as Remuneration and Benefits Manager and HR Business Performance Manager, focusing on remuneration programs and HR strategy analysis. Earlier roles included management of remuneration and benefits at Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety, and various finance positions within telecommunications companies. Steve holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.