Following a planned leadership transition, we are looking for a Payroll Manager who can leverage the solid foundations already in place and help shape the future of the payroll function through business partnering, continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.
Reporting directly to the Executive General Manager – People and Culture, this is an exciting chance for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead a well-established payroll function through its next phase of growth and transformation.
While ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of weekly payroll across a multi-site organisation, you will play a key role in elevating the payroll function from a highly effective operational team to a best-practice payroll service.
This is a hands-on leadership position where you will combine operational excellence with strategic thinking, identifying opportunities to improve processes, optimise systems, strengthen controls, and enhance the employee experience.
Leading a capable and committed team of Payroll Officers, you will partner closely with leaders across the business to drive change, improve efficiencies, and implement initiatives that support Ventura's continued growth and success.
Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end weekly payroll function across multiple sites.
Mentor, coach and develop a high-performing team of Payroll Officers.
Drive a culture of payroll best practice, accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement.
Review existing payroll processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation and service delivery.




Partner with business leaders and operational managers to understand challenges and implement practical payroll solutions.
Assess and enhance payroll systems, reporting capabilities and workflows, including MicrOpay and Connx ESS.
Lead payroll-related projects and transformation initiatives.
Ensure compliance with Enterprise Agreements, Modern Awards, taxation, superannuation and legislative requirements.
Manage complex payroll matters and provide expert advice to stakeholders.
Deliver accurate month-end reporting, reconciliations and payroll analytics.
Develop and implement strategies that support both team performance and organisational objectives.
About You You are more than a payroll expert.
You are a leader who sees opportunities to improve systems, processes and outcomes.
You enjoy rolling up your sleeves and being involved in the detail while also maintaining a broader strategic perspective.
You have successfully led payroll teams through change and understand how to bring people on the journey while maintaining service standards and compliance.
You will bring: Significant payroll leadership experience within a complex, high-volume, multi-site environment.




Strong working knowledge of MicrOpay and payroll systems optimisation.
Experience leading payroll transformation, process improvement or systems enhancement initiatives.
Demonstrated success developing and mentoring payroll teams.
A collaborative business partnering approach and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Strong analytical, reporting and Excel capabilities.
Expert knowledge of payroll legislation, Enterprise Agreements and Modern Awards.
A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for delivering payroll best practice.
Why This Role?
This is an prospect to inherit a strong payroll operation and take it to the next level.
You'll be supported by an experienced executive team, lead an established and capable payroll team, and have the autonomy to influence how payroll is delivered across the business.
For someone who enjoys balancing hands-on payroll leadership with process improvement, business partnering and transformational change, this role offers a genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact.
How to Apply At Ventura we are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise we are strengthened by diversity.
If you're a seasoned Payroll Manager that is ready to contribute to the success and growth of Ventura, apply today!
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📌 Payroll Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Ventura Bus Lines
📍 Melbourne