Overview
Payroll Systems Administrator - Ascender Pay
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Enterprise Technology
Department/School: Business Services
Salary: UOM 7 - $109,093 - $118,091 p.a. plus 17% super (salary negotiable)
Key responsibilities
- Configure, administer, and maintain the aPay payroll system (Ascender/Dayforce), ensuring data integrity and compliance with legislation and policies.
- Research, triage, and resolve payroll system issues promptly to minimise operational disruptions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design, scope, and deliver payroll system enhancements and recent capabilities.
- Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, and IT teams to manage project risks, issues, and decisions related to payroll systems.
You may be a great fit if
- You are an experienced payroll systems professional with strong technical skills in aPay (Ascender/Dayforce), possess excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for optimising payroll processes in complex organisational environments.
- Have 3 or more years of experience configuring and administering payroll and awards systems.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Dayforce system building blocks and their alignment with industrial instruments.
- Possess strong analytical skills and experience in requirements gathering, design, and testing of payroll solutions.
- Have excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including senior management.
- Show a commitment to continuous learning and driving improvement in payroll systems and processes.
What we offer
- Supportive flexible work arrangements with a commitment to inclusion and well-being.
- Leave provisions to support work-life balance.
- Salary packaging and access to discounted services including health insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program and health & wellbeing services.
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for immediate family members.
Diversity, inclusion and working rights
The University of Melbourne values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and other diverse backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available on request during the recruitment process. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; the role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
How to apply
Join Us and apply today. Please prepare the following documents: Resume, Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience, and responses against the Selection Criteria found in the Position Description. For guidance on selection criteria, visit our careers page. Applications close: Thursday 2 October (AEST).
For questions about the recruitment process, contact the recruiter with the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Do not share your application via the provided email.
Position Description
Position Description: JR-004259 - Payroll System Administrator UOM 7 PD.pdf
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📌 Payroll Systems Administrator - Ascender Pay
🏢 University Of Melbourne
📍 Victoria