Strategic Payroll Manager — 9‑Day Fortnight Leadership

Bundaberg Region; Queensland; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice

17.5% leave loading

9-day fortnight

Fitness Passport

Uniform Allowance

Wellbeing program

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Bundaberg Regional Council is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead our payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant delivery across the organisation. You will provide expert advice on payroll legislation and employment conditions while maintaining strong controls and governance.

You will drive continuous improvement, enhance payroll systems, and develop a capable payroll team, supporting our Bundaberg community with reliable payroll services.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing end-to-end payroll in a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a payroll team.

Responsibilities

• Lead Council's payroll function end-to-end.
• Provide expert payroll advice and ensure timely, compliant processing.
• Drive process improvements and governance across payroll.

Skills

Payroll management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Bundaberg Regional Council is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead our payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant delivery across the organisation. You will provide expert advice on payroll legislation and employment conditions while maintaining strong controls and governance.

You will drive continuous improvement, enhance payroll systems, and develop a capable payroll team, supporting our Bundaberg community with reliable payroll services.