Payroll Manager

- Full-time, permanent position | South Wharf, Melbourne

- Play a key role in payroll systems transformation

- Adaptable working arrangements

Join our team!

At the Victorian Convention and Exhibition Trust (VCET), we're in the business of creating exceptional experiences.

As the organisation behind Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, we bring people together through some of Australia's most exciting events.

We're looking for a forward-thinking Payroll Manager who has experience using Frontier's ichris, to help shape the future of our payroll function.

About the role

This is more than a traditional payroll management role.

We're embarking on an exciting journey to modernise our people systems, processes and ways of working, and you'll play a key role in bringing this transformation to life.

Combining your technical payroll expertise with strong project management and systems thinking, you'll lead a reliable, compliant payroll function while helping build smarter, more efficient ways of working.

Working closely with People & Culture, Finance, Technology and Operational leaders, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

What you'll be doing

- Lead payroll system implementation, process improvements and automation opportunities

- Oversee accurate and timely payroll delivery for our diverse permanent and casual workforce.

- Strengthen payroll controls, audit processes, legislative compliance and Enterprise Agreement interpretation.

- Manage implementation plans, testing, stakeholder engagement and change activities.

- Work closely with People Business Partners and leaders to improve payroll understanding, processes and ways of working.

- Enhance payroll reporting, data integrity and support remuneration activities.

- Lead and build capability, accountability and a culture of continuous improvement within a small team.

What you'll bring

- Extensive payroll management experience in a complex,



high-volume environment.

- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Enterprise Agreements and compliance requirements.

- Experience implementing or improving payroll and workforce management systems.

- Strong project planning, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Experience working with large casualised or shift-based workforces.

- Confidence with payroll reporting, data analysis and Excel.

- A collaborative, hands-on leadership style and continuous improvement mindset.

Most importantly, you'll enjoy the build phase - bringing fresh thinking, taking ownership and finding better ways to do things.

Why join us?

- Shape the future of payroll through a significant systems transformation.

- Join an evolving, collaborative People & Culture team.

- Work across two iconic Victorian event destinations.

- Enjoy flexible and hybrid working options.

- And our contribution to community initiatives, including paid volunteer leave.

- Access a range of employee benefits, wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities including car space, free breakfast, discounted chef prepared lunches, discounted on-site dry cleaning, a genuine wellbeing focus, free event tickets to some of Melbourne’s best events and much much more

Why choose us?

Two iconic venues, one expert team!

At VCET, we create event experiences where ideas take shape, industries connect, and world-class events come to life. Work across Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre; two venues built for innovation, collaboration, and impact.

Our people are at the heart of our success, bringing fresh thinking, expertise and a shared commitment to making the extraordinary happen

Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:

1. What payroll system implementations have been part of?
2. Please describe your experience with EBAs and large casual workforces?
3. Have you lead a team, if so, what size?
4. What are your salary expectations?
5. What is your notice period?

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