About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Lead to oversee and manage the end‐to‐end payroll function for a large, complex workforce. This is a hands‐on leadership role suited to a payroll professional who thrives in fast‐paced environments, values accuracy and compliance, and enjoys leading and developing a small specialist team.
Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the Payroll Lead is responsible for supervising, controlling and processing payroll for 1,000+ employees, ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, on time and in compliance with relevant Awards and legislation. The role also plays a key part in strengthening payroll processes, managing risk and delivering high‐quality service to internal stakeholders.
This role is a permanent full‐time opportunity, working hybrid based in our Parramatta office.
As Payroll Lead, you will:
* Coordinate and supervise the entire payroll function, including entitlements, leave reconciliations, general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, and year‐end processing
* Ensure legislative, award, tax and superannuation compliance, including quality control audits
* Lead, coach and develop a team of payroll professionals, supporting capability uplift and performance
* Maintain and review payroll policies and procedures, ensuring they remain effective and up to date
* Provide expert award interpretation advice, working closely with People & Culture and external agencies
* Identify payroll risks, inefficiencies and opportunities for continuous improvement
* Partner with Finance, People & Culture and internal stakeholders to deliver timely, accurate and confidential payroll advice and reporting
About you
You are a highly experienced payroll professional with:
* Extensive payroll experience, ideally 10+ years, including senior or lead payroll roles
* Demonstrated experience supervising payroll teams and managing complex payroll operations
* Strong knowledge of awards, payroll legislation, tax and superannuation, with experience interpreting complex awards
* Exposure to large ERP or HCM systems (Dayforce experience strongly preferred)
* Strong Microsoft Excel skills and excellent attention to detail
* The ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
* Clear communication skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels
Experience within the not‐for‐profit sector and with the SCHADS Award is highly desirable.
About Us
Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community‐based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.
About our Benefits
* Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax‐free meaning more take‐home pay!
* Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office, including the opportunity of a 9‐day fortnight
* Access to in‐house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
* Access to our in‐house wellbeing programs
* Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.
About our Recruitment Process
At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.
Our commitment to Diversity
SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close 19th April 2026
If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team attalent@ssi.org.au
A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.
SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process,(including the application form),and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us attalent@ssi.org.au
Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.
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