Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth.
Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January ****.
The Department
Bayside Health is seeking an exceptional payroll leader to join our Finance leadership team as Deputy Director, Payroll Services - Alfred Care Group.
This is a rare opportunity to lead payroll operations for one of Australia's most complex and dynamic healthcare environments, supporting thousands of employees across the renowned Alfred Care Group.
As the senior payroll authority for the Care Group, you will drive accurate, compliant and sustainable payroll outcomes while leading a high-performing team and shaping the future of payroll service delivery within Bayside Health.
The Role
Reporting to the Director, HRIS, Payroll and Shared Services, Bayside Health, you will have end-to-end accountability for delivering payroll services across the Alfred Care Group.
Leading a team of four direct reports, you will oversee payroll operations, governance,



compliance, risk management, industrial change implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Leading payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely pay outcomes
Driving payroll governance, risk management and audit readiness
Building and developing a high-performing payroll team
Leading payroll implementation of Enterprise Agreement changes and workforce reforms
Partnering with Finance, People & Culture, HRIS and operational leaders
Driving continuous improvement and payroll system optimisation
Providing trusted payroll advice to senior executives and stakeholders
We are seeking a strategic and operational leader who brings:
Extensive experience leading payroll services within a large, complex and highly regulated environment
Strong knowledge of industrial instruments, payroll legislation and governance frameworks
Demonstrated experience managing payroll risk, compliance and audit activities
Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
Experience implementing payroll impacts arising from Enterprise Agreements and organisational change
Exceptional communication, leadership and problem-solving capabilities
This role provides the prospect to:
Lead payroll services within one of Australia's largest health organisations
Shape payroll strategy and service excellence in a newly formed health service




Collaborate with experienced executive and operational leaders
Drive meaningful improvements that directly support healthcare delivery
Build and develop a capable, high-performing payroll function
Staff Benefits
Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
*subject to availability
Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport(pre-tax memberships)
Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services
If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Lisa Smith (Personal Assistant & Administration Officer) via ************ or ******
Applications close at 11pm AEDT Friday, 23 October ****.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act ****, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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📌 Deputy Director Payroll Services (Melbourne)
🏢 Alfred
📍 Melbourne