Payroll Manager Community Service Hawthorn

Permanent Fulltime Payroll Manager role, Hawthorn
- Not for Profit, salary packaging benefits, flexible work life balance
- Collaborative, highly supported team & career development

**About Us**

**Access Health and Community (AccessHC)** is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider with over 150 years of experience delivering inclusive, person-centered care across Melbourne’s inner and outer east and northeast. With 500+ staff and 200 volunteers across 17 locations, we offer a wide range of integrated services to support diverse communities. Following our 2024 merger with Inspiro, we’ve expanded our reach into the Yarra Ranges and strengthened our commitment to accessible, high-quality community health. We value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), uphold strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, and respect the rights of First Nations peoples and we continue to build healthier lives through compassion, collaboration, and community-led care.

**About the role**

**What you will be doing**Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all pay cycles, knowledge of ichris an advantage
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development for a high-performing person payroll team
- Ensure strict adherence to employment agreements, modern awards, and Australian payroll legislation
- Collaborate with the CFO and Executives on payroll forecasting, budgeting, and reporting
- Champion AccessHC’s values by fostering a person-centred, values-based workplace culture, driving innovation, and contributing to the continuous improvement of payroll systems, processes, and practices

**What you will bring** Key Selection Criteria
- Minimum 10 years' experience as a Payroll Manager or in a senior payroll leadership role
- Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Business, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, compliance frameworks, and awards interpretation
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex payroll operations, audits, and financial reporting
- Experience collaborating with CFOs, CEOs, and senior executives

**Compliance Requirements**:

- National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Evidence of the right to work in Australia and a valid Driver’s Licence.

**Attributes we value**
- A strong sense of accountability and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Exceptional accuracy, time management, and organisational ability
- Customer-focused mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
- Ability to lead through change and foster a supportive, values-aligned team culture

**Access Health and Community Culture and Benefits**

At Access Health and Community, we offer more than just a fulfilling career—we provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share a strong commitment and passion for making a positive impact. This shared ethos creates a workplace where everyone benefits, fostering opportunities for personal and professional growth, a sense of purpose, and true belonging. Our culture is built to promote success and fulfillment, empowering you to make a meaningful difference. Join us and experience the rewards of a career that truly matters.

**The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits**:

- Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
- Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
- Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
- Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
- Annual leave loading
- Generous salary packaging opportunities that reduce tax payable on income (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)

**Why join us?**
- Make a meaningful impact in a purpose-driven organisation
- Hybrid working arrangements for better work-life balance
- Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
- Competitive salary and access to salary packaging benefits

**Applications close: 6th July 2025**

Access Health and Community is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive working environment that embraces and values all people, regardless of cultural background, age, gender identity, sexuality or lived and living experience. We value the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and are committed to delivering on our vision for reconciliation through our recruitment and employment practices.