Lead, mentor and develop a team of payroll professionals
Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a large and complex workforce
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements and internal policies
Manage complex payroll calculations including shift penalties, overtime, allowances and leave entitlements
Act as the senior escalation point for payroll-related queries
Partner closely with workforce management and rostering teams to ensure accurate payroll data flow
Support internal and external audits and compliance activities
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes and system efficiencies
Foster a high-performance, customer-focused and collaborative team culture
Previous experience leading or supervising a payroll team
Strong end-to-end payroll knowledge within a large or complex organisation
Experience interpreting Awards, Enterprise Agreements and payroll legislation
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to prioritise workloads and lead a team in a fast-paced environment
A proactive mindset with a passion for process improvement
Lead, mentor and develop a team of payroll professionals
Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a large and complex workforce
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements and internal policies
Manage complex payroll calculations including shift penalties, overtime, allowances and leave entitlements
Act as the senior escalation point for payroll-related queries
Partner closely with workforce management and rostering teams to ensure accurate payroll data flow




Support internal and external audits and compliance activities
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes and system efficiencies
Foster a high-performance, customer-focused and cooperative team culture
Previous experience leading or supervising a payroll team
Strong end-to-end payroll knowledge within a large or complex organisation
Experience interpreting Awards, Enterprise Agreements and payroll legislation
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to prioritise workloads and lead a team in a fast-paced environment
A proactive mindset with a passion for process improvement
Our client is recognised as one of the country's largest employers and plays a critical role in delivering essential services nationwide.
With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, the business offers an outstanding hybrid working model with just 1-2 days per week in the office and 3-4 days working from home. You'll join a supportive and collaborative team environment that values continuous improvement, professional development and internal career progression, providing genuine long-term growth opportunities for ambitious payroll professionals.
Hybrid working arrangement (1-2 days in the office, 3-4 days from home)
Opportunity to join one of Australia's largest employers
Supportive leadership team and outstanding workplace culture
Strong focus on learning, development and internal promotion
High-profile leadership role within a large-scale payroll function
Competitive salary package and employee benefits
Long-term career progression opportunities
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📌 Payroll Team Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Melbourne