Mater is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the delivery of end-to-end payroll services across our diverse and complex workforce. Reporting to the Director of People Operations, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a team of payroll professionals, ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, compliantly and on time while driving continuous improvement and transformation initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll leader who thrives in a large, complex environment and enjoys balancing operational excellence with innovation, governance and customer experience.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and +

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Director - People Operations, you will be responsible for:

- Leading end-to-end payroll operations across Mater entities
- Ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance and service excellence
- Driving process improvement, automation and payroll transformation initiatives
- Managing payroll governance, audits, risk and compliance activities
- Monitoring payroll performance, controls and financial reconciliations
- Leading payroll system enhancements, upgrades and implementations
- Building strong partnerships across People & Culture, Finance, Technology and operational leadership teams
- Coaching and developing a high-performing payroll team, including two Payroll Operations Leads and a Payroll Compliance Manager

About you

You are a collaborative and influential payroll leader with extensive experience managing payroll operations within a large, industrially complex organisation.





- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and enterprise agreements
- Experience leading payroll transformation, systems implementation and process improvement initiatives
- Strong governance, compliance, audit and risk management capability
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- Advanced analytical and reporting skills, ideally including experience with Power BI, SQL or similar tools

A relevant qualification in Business, Human Resources, Finance or Payroll will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in , , and - and it's our people who make the difference.

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits




- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy excellent food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. . #GetBetterWithMater

Applications close Sunday 16 August 2026 -please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only - we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre-employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our .

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

Advertised: 31 Jul 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Aug 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

📌 Payroll Manager (Newstead)
🏢 Mater
📍 Newstead