The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers.
In this role you will develop SAP Payroll expertise while working on major projects, system enhancements and technology initiatives that support accurate payroll across Victorian health services.
Payroll System Administrator
Build SAP expertise
– deepen your skills in SAP Payroll configuration and support
Work on meaningful projects
– contribute to system enhancements, compliance changes and new technology initiatives
Shape the future of payroll
– help improve integrations, automation and workforce management systems
About the role
Join Melbourne Health Financial Shared Services as a Payroll Systems Administrator within our specialist Payroll & Rostering Systems team.
You'll support and optimise the technology that underpins payroll for more than 30,000 employees across multiple Victorian health services.
This is
not a traditional payroll processing role
.
Working primarily with SAP Payroll, you'll troubleshoot system issues, support enhancements, test changes and work with stakeholders and software vendors to deliver accurate payroll outcomes.
Our team supports a diverse payroll and workforce management technology environment, giving you exposure to system projects, Enterprise Agreement and legislative changes, integrations and continuous improvement.
This role would suit someone with a strong payroll systems background who is curious, analytical and keen to deepen their SAP Payroll expertise and build a long-term career in payroll technology.
Key responsibilities
Support and maintain SAP Payroll configurations and employee data structures
Assist with testing for Enterprise Agreement changes,



legislative updates and system enhancements
Investigate payroll system issues and identify practical solutions
Support payroll compliance through accurate system configuration and validation
Develop reports and data extracts using SAP and Excel
Create and maintain user guides, procedures and testing documentation
Provide system support and advice to stakeholders across the organisation
About You
You are a payroll systems professional who brings:
Experience with SAP Payroll or similar enterprise payroll systems
Solid understanding of payroll processes, awards and enterprise agreements
Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Experience supporting system users and building effective stakeholder relationships
High attention to detail and a strong focus on data integrity
Advanced Excel and reporting skills
Experience with system testing, upgrades or payroll projects, highly regarded
Benefits of Working at RMH
Meaningful Work
Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
Career Growth
Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
Supportive Culture & Belonging
Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
Innovation
Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.




World-Class Excellence
Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
Enjoy great employee benefits
Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
Work in the Parkville Precinct
Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.
Interviews may commence as applications are received.
Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.
The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility.
We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.
RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards .
As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging.
We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.
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📌 Payroll System Administrator (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Health
📍 Melbourne