The Client Our client is a well-established values‑led organisation operating within the aged care and community services sector.
With a large multi‑site workforce and a strong focus on governance and employee experience they are seeking an experienced Workforce Compliance and Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations and workforce compliance across the organisation.
About the Role This is a senior leadership opportunity suited to a seasoned payroll professional who enjoys working in complex multi‑award environments and partnering with executives to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Head of Finance and leading a specialist payroll team you will be accountable for the delivery of accurate, compliant and timely payroll services for a diverse workforce.
You will play a pivotal role in payroll governance, risk management, systems optimisation and stakeholder engagement contributing directly to workforce planning and organisational strategy.
Key responsibilities
End to end payroll delivery across weekly, fortnightly and monthly cycles
Interpretation and application of multiple Awards and industrial instruments including Aged Care SCHADS and Nurses Awards
Ensuring compliance with Fair Work legislation, STP, superannuation, payroll tax, WorkCover and privacy obligations
Ownership of year‑end payroll processes, audits and statutory reporting
Leadership of payroll systems optimisation, automation and digital transformation initiatives
Provision of payroll insights and workforce reporting to support executive decision‑making
Building strong partnerships with Finance, People and Culture frontline leaders and external providers
Leading mentoring and developing a high‑performing payroll function
About You You are a confident and credible payroll leader with strong technical expertise and a service‑oriented mindset. You operate comfortably at both a strategic and operational level and are passionate about improving systems, compliance and employee experience.
Qualifications / Requirements
5 plus years' experience managing payroll for one thousand plus employees in a complex multi‑award environment
Experience leading payroll system upgrades, integrations or transformations
Demonstrated expertise in Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation
Strong analytical capability including advanced Excel and payroll data analysis
Proven people leadership skills with a collaborative and inclusive style
Experience within aged care, health, community or not‑for‑profit sectors
Exposure to salary packaging, novated leasing and complex remuneration frameworks
Professional accreditation with APA, TAPS, CPA, CA or similar – desirable
Why This Opportunity
Senior role with genuine influence across workforce compliance and payroll strategy
Opportunity to modernise systems and drive meaningful transformation
Supportive values‑led leadership environment
Meaningful work within a sector that makes a real impact
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