At Sportsbet, we’re united behind our purpose to Bring Excitement to Life for over 2.4 million customers. We do this by delivering fun, challenging the status quo, and living our values. As part of the global Flutter Group, we’re a major player internationally- but in Melbourne, Sydney and Darwin, we’re a tight-knit team of 1,300+ teammates (with over half in Tech & Data Science).

Our commitment to responsible gambling is genuine and demonstrated through the wide range of responsible gambling initiatives and tools. We’re proud to be the leaders in responsible gambling in our industry, not just locally, but globally.

We are one of the top workplaces for Women through WORK180. WORK180 is a leading platform that independently assesses employers on policies, benefits and practices that support women and underrepresented groups at work. We remain committed to making Sportsbet the best place to work and encourage you to explore our employer profile on the WORK180 website to learn more about what we offer.

About The Role

As Payroll Manager at Sportsbet, you'll lead the delivery of payroll services across the business, ensuring our people are paid accurately, on time, and in line with all legislative and organisational requirements. Sitting within the Payroll team in our Finance, Analytics, Strategy and Transformation (FAST) department, you'll oversee day-to-day payroll operations, lead a small team, drive compliance and continuous improvement initiatives, and help optimise payroll systems and processes in a fast-paced, growing environment.

Responsibilities Include:

- Lead the end-to-end delivery of payroll services, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll outcomes.
- Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing payroll team while overseeing workload allocation and performance.
- Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, taxation,



superannuation, and reporting obligations.
- Maintain solid payroll controls, support audit activities, and uphold data integrity and reporting accuracy.
- Drive payroll system enhancements, testing, legislative updates, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

About You

You’re a people-focused leader who thrives in a complex and evolving environment. With exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving, you’re confident navigating payroll legislation and compliance requirements while delivering outstanding service to stakeholders across the business. You communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and balance tact, diplomacy, and sound judgement when applying policies and managing competing priorities.

What You Will Bring

- Proven experience leading payroll operations and managing payroll teams in a medium to large Australian organisation.
- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including PAYG, Superannuation, Payroll Tax, and Fair Work requirements.
- Experience interpreting Industrial Awards and Enterprise Agreements, including the Clerks Award (Private Sector).
- Demonstrated expertise managing end-to-end payroll processes, payroll systems, reporting, and payroll compliance.
- Experience supporting internal and external audits, maintaining payroll controls, and driving process improvements

Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We don’t just support diversity - we celebrate it! This is a workplace where you can thrive and feel safe to bring your whole authentic self to work.

We’rean inclusive employer who welcomes you for who you are, as you are - so, if you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We also know flex means different things to different people, so let us know how we can support you to be your best.

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📌 Payroll Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Sportsbet
📍 Melbourne