Payroll Services Manager

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia; South Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare service provider in South Australia seeks a Payroll Services Manager. This role involves overseeing payroll operations for over 550 employees, ensuring compliance, and leading system implementations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in payroll management, strong technical knowledge of legislation, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Join a trusted organization committed to enhancing employee experience and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Salary packaging options

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Value Awards

Comprehensive orientation program

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing end-to-end payroll in a complex, multi-site environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience with payroll or HRIS system implementations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for 550+ employees.
• Provide expert advice on payroll legislation and compliance.
• Lead statutory reporting and partner closely with Finance.

Skills

Managing payroll in complex environments

Technical knowledge of payroll legislation

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Tools

Chris21/iChris

Time & Attendance systems

Human Capital Management System

Job description

Overview

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Lead payroll for 550+ employees with accuracy, compliance, and impact. Shape the future of payroll systems – drive major system implementations and improvements. Join a trusted Australian icon and play a key role in enhancing employee experience.

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT) We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians. Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au

About this Opportunity Reporting directly to the Executive General Manager - People, Culture and Environment, the Payroll Services Manager is responsible for the management of payroll services across the organisation and plays a key role in the implementation of multiple critical projects and systems.

We believe our people – all of our people – keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for 550+ employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a great employee experience.
• Provide expert advice on payroll legislation, Awards, and Enterprise Agreements.
• Lead statutory reporting (STP, FBT, PAYG, EOFY, superannuation) and partner closely with Finance.
• Play a key role in the implementation of a new Time & Attendance and Rostering system, and support the rollout of our new Human Capital Management System (HCMS).
• Drive process improvements, automation, and payroll governance.
• Build strong relationships across P&C, Finance, and operational teams while leading and developing the payroll team.

About you

We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on leader with:

• Significant experience managing end-to-end payroll in a complex, multi-site environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience with Chris21/iChris and exposure to payroll or HRIS system implementations.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Desirable: Experience with rostering or time & attendance systems, payroll/HCMS transformation projects, and relevant tertiary or payroll qualifications.

Our Benefits

Join us to lead a high-performing payroll function and shape the future of payroll systems within one of Australia’s most trusted organisations. As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged. In addition, we also offer:

• Competitive salary, plus generous salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including: packaging up to $15,899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills; packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.
• Continued professional and personal development
• Attractive remuneration
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Employee Value Awards
• Learning Management System
• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
• Free onsite parking

Further Information

To access the position description, please click here.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Leonie Murphy, People and Culture Manager, via 0460 969 193.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 13th October 2025.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.