Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia's leading experiential tourism business.
About Journey Beyond
Australia's leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 20 brands spanning the country and New Zealand, connecting guests to the land, and to each other.
Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in **** and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys; The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs; Monarto Safari Resort; Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo, Recent Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours, and Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia.
About You
You are an experienced payroll specialist and people leader with deep technical knowledge and a collaborative approach. You thrive in complex environments, enjoy solving challenging problems, stay ahead of legislative change and are motivated by improving systems and processes that positively impact employees.
You will bring:
Demonstrated experience leading and engaging a high‐performing payroll team
Extensive payroll experience in a complex, multi‐entity environment
Strong expertise interpreting awards, agreements and industrial instruments
Proven experience with payroll compliance and governance
Experience with rostering and time & attendance systems (implementation experience highly regarded)
Strong project management capability, particularly in system and process improvement
High attention to detail, strong analytical skills and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders
Experience with PayGlobal / MYOB and Deputy (highly regarded but not essential)




About The Role
This is a critical leadership role, accountable for payroll delivery, compliance, system optimisation and team performance for a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees across multiple awards, agreements and states. Reporting to the Group Manager – Human Resources, you will lead the Payroll Manager and Payroll Officers, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely payroll services across Journey Beyond.
You will take ownership of payroll governance, statutory compliance and payroll‐related improvement projects, while partnering closely with HR, Finance, operational leaders and external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
Lead and manage the Journey Beyond payroll function and team
Deliver accurate, timely end‐to‐end payroll processing across multiple employing entities and jurisdictions
Ensure full compliance with all statutory obligations, including ATO requirements, Superannuation, Fringe Benefits Tax, Workers Compensation and Fair Work
Oversee and maintain the Deputy Time & Attendance system, ensuring accurate configuration and ongoing updates
Implement and maintain strong payroll governance, controls and approval frameworks
Lead payroll‐related projects, system enhancements and process improvements
Enhance payroll reporting to meet internal, executive and external requirements
Provide expert payroll advice to HR, Finance and senior leaders
Deliver a customer‐centric payroll service to the business
What We Offer
Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
Study Assistance Policy
Employee Referral Policy
Parental Leave program
Purchased Leave policy
Private Health discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
Flexible working environment
How to Apply
If you're ready to take ownership of a large‐scale payroll function and lead with impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now. Join us!
Successful candidates are required to provide a current National Police Clearance.
A pre-employment medical may be required as part of the recruitment process.

📌 Senior Payroll Manager | Journey Beyond (Adelaide)
🏢 Journey Beyond
📍 Adelaide