Team Leader, Payroll (705812)

Tasmanian Government; Launceston; Híbrido; AUD 103 000 - 108 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible work arrangements

12% superannuation

Leave entitlements

Health fund benefits

AVIS vehicle hire

Fitness Passport

EAP

Resumo da oferta

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is seeking a Team Leader, Payroll to lead a payroll team and oversee payroll operations for high-quality service delivery.

The role requires in-depth payroll knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to interpret awards and policies. Flexible work options include two days from home, with base in Hobart or Launceston.

Qualificações

• In-depth knowledge and experience delivering payroll services.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to coach, mentor and support team members.
• Experience interpreting awards, agreements, legislation and organisational policies.
• Ability to identify process improvements and support system and process changes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide expert payroll advice and liaise with external agencies such as Services Australia (Centrelink) and the Australian Taxation Office.
• Coordinate and prioritise the payroll team's workload, providing coaching and mentoring to team members.
• Provide guidance on complex payroll, leave, entitlement and employee queries.
• Review and quality assure payroll processing and adjustments, and monitor, investigate and resolve payroll issues.

Conhecimentos

Payroll leadership

People management

Payroll compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Ferramentas

Payroll software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
Strategy and Business Services
People and Culture

Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 10 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Tuesday 10 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

General Stream Band 5 - Tasmanian State Service Award

$103,290 to $108,307 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South, North, To be negotiated

Location:

Hobart and Launceston

Lead and mentor a skilled payroll team while coordinating payroll operations and supporting high-quality service delivery

About the role

The Team Leader, Payroll will provide essential operational leadership and oversight across payroll functions, ensuring compliance and the delivery of high-quality payroll services to stakeholders.

• Provide expert payroll advice and liaise with external agencies such as Services Australia (Centrelink) and the Australian Taxation Office.
• Coordinate and prioritise the payroll team's workload, providing coaching, mentoring and support to team members.
• Provide guidance on complex payroll, leave, entitlement and employee queries.
• Review and quality assure payroll processing and adjustments, and monitor, investigate and resolve payroll issues.

This is a fixed-term two-year position working 73.50 hours per fortnight (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation) and may be based in Hobart or Launceston.

• In-depth knowledge and experience delivering payroll services.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to coach, mentor and support team members and less experienced staff.
• Experience interpreting awards, agreements, legislation and organisational policies.
• Ability to identify process improvements and support the successful implementation of system and process changes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex payroll issues and provide practical solutions.

We offer

• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance, including opportunity to work two days from home.
• Competitive salary, 12% superannuation contribution, and salary sacrificing options.
• Excellent leave entitlements (plus paid shutdown between Christmas and New Year).
• Special staff benefits from nominated Health Funds and AVIS vehicle hire.
• Access to Fitness Passport, a corporate health and fitness program providing access to over 50 gyms and pools throughout Tasmania.
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About us

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is committed to our vision of “delivering a sustainable Tasmania” where our natural resources, cultural values and environment are recognised and used sustainably to support our future prosperity. We take pride in fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusivity is embraced, and safety is paramount.

We are committed to building a positive and proactive child safe culture to support child safety and wellbeing. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We understand that work-life balance is essential for personal and professional success. That’s why we offer flexible work options and are dedicated to making workplace adjustments that empower individuals to fully engage and excel in their roles.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of advertising, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

We encourage you to get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role if you have any questions!

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Award:

General Stream Band 5 - Tasmanian State Service Award

$103,290 to $108,307 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South, North, To be negotiated

Location:

Hobart and Launceston

Lead and mentor a skilled payroll team while coordinating payroll operations and supporting high-quality service delivery

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Award:

General Stream Band 5 - Tasmanian State Service Award

$103,290 to $108,307 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South, North, To be negotiated

Location:

Hobart and Launceston

Lead and mentor a skilled payroll team while coordinating payroll operations and supporting high-quality service delivery