Payroll Manager

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Novated leasing

Job summary

VicGrid, part of the Victorian Government, seeks a Payroll Manager in Melbourne to lead end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance. Reporting to the Deputy Director, Organisational Performance, you will manage one direct report and partner with Finance, People & Culture, and ADP to deliver payroll services.

You will drive improvements in governance, controls and automation, interpret enterprise agreements, awards and legislation, and advise senior stakeholders on

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll management experience with governance and controls.
• Adept at interpreting complex payroll requirements and advising senior stakeholders.
• Experience with ADP, SAP or similar enterprise platforms is advantageous.
• Qualifications in HR, finance or payroll management are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations with timely processing and reporting.
• Provide expert guidance on payroll legislation, awards, and superannuation.
• Strengthen payroll governance and audit readiness.
• Investigate complex payroll issues and drive accuracy improvements.
• Lead payroll system enhancements, automation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with ADP and internal teams to meet organisational needs.

Skills

Payroll management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder advisory

ADP

SAP

Employee Central

Education

HR/finance/payroll qualifications

Payroll systems experience

Tools

ADP

SAP

Employee Central

Job description

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1952694

Shaping Victoria’s energy future.

VicGrid is leading one of the most significant infrastructure transformations in Victoria’s history.

Our role is to connect renewable energy at scale to support a more reliable, sustainable and affordable electricity grid that can meet the increasing demand for electricity as coal-fired power stations close.

If you want your work to have real-world impact and deliver lasting benefits for all Victorians, this is a place where your contribution can make a real difference.

The opportunity

VicGrid's Payroll Manager isa balanced leadership role with equal weight on technical expertise and strategic improvement. You'll oversee accurate, timely and compliant processing while strengthening governance, systems, reporting and the partnership with our payroll provider, ADP.Reporting to the Deputy Director, Organisational Performance, you'll lead the payroll function with one direct report. You'll work closely with Finance, People & Culture, senior stakeholders and ADP to make sure payroll services meet the needs of our people and the organisation.

What you'll do

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations, including processing, reconciliations, reporting and authorisations.
• Provide expert advice on Enterprise Agreements, Awards, payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation.
• Strengthen payroll controls, governance and audit readiness.
• Investigate complex payroll issues, identify root causes and use insights to improve accuracy and service.
• Lead improvements to payroll systems, integrations, processes and reporting, including opportunities for automation.
• Build a strong working relationship with ADP and help ensure the service keeps pace with VicGrid's needs.

What you'll bring

• You'll bring extensive payroll management experience and the confidence to move between detailed operational work and broader strategic priorities.
• Interpret complex payroll requirements, explain their implications clearly and give senior stakeholders advice they can act on.
• You'll also bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a track record of improving payroll systems or processes.
• Experience with ADP, SAP, Employee Central or similar enterprise platforms will be well regarded.
• Related qualifications in human resources, finance or payroll management are advantageous.

What we offer you

• Career development and learning opportunities
• Wellbeing support for you and your family through our EAP
• Annual salary increases and performance-based progression
• We offer a range of flexible work arrangements to support employees' needs
• Access to novated leasing through approved providers.

Other relevant information

As part of this role, you may be required to travel to different locations to meet operational requirements and/or to support a team. Therefore, applicants must hold a valid driver's licence.

This is an full time ongoing role based at 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 29 October 2026.