Payroll Officer

ClearCompany; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable not-for-profit organization in Melbourne is seeking an experienced payroll leader to manage compliance and processing within a complex environment. The role includes leading a team, overseeing payroll operations, and driving improvements. The ideal candidate will have significant payroll experience and strong leadership skills. This position offers a salary of $170k plus super and flexible work arrangements with an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Salary packaging up to $15,900 annually

Flexible working: 2 days WFH

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Significant payroll experience in a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of relevant Awards, EBAs, and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Managing payroll compliance, processing, and reporting.
• Overseeing deductions, salary packaging, and government reporting.
• Driving continuous improvement and system optimisation.
• Mentoring and developing payroll team members.

Skills

Payroll management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Preceda

Dayforce

Job description

The Organisation

This well-established not-for-profit organisation provides essential services to individuals with disability across multiple states within Australia. With a strong reputation in the sector, they are committed to creating inclusive communities and empowering people to thrive. The organisation is undergoing exciting change and is looking for a seasoned payroll leader to support this.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance and leading a team of 6 direct reports, 10 indirect, your role will involve but not be limited to the following:

• Managing payroll compliance, processing, and reporting
• Overseeing deductions, salary packaging, and government reporting
• Leading audits, reconciliations, and WorkCover payments
• Driving continuous improvement and system optimisation
• Partnering with internal stakeholders across Finance, People & Culture, and ICT
• Mentoring and developing payroll team members

What\'s on Offer

• $170k + super
• Flexible working: 2 days WFH
• Inclusive workplace culture with a strong values foundation
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 annually
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful social impact

Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• Significant payroll experience in a complex, multi-entity environment
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience with Preceda (Dayforce a bonus)
• Knowledge of relevant Awards, EBAs, and legislation
• High attention to detail and analytical capability
• A collaborative and strategic mindset

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion contact Jacob Collins at [e-mail]