Payroll Functional Consultant

At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World.

It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
• Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements
• You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students

The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.

The Digital Reimagination (DRI) Program is focused on developing a set of guiding principles in relation to technology to develop and implement a reimagined enterprise technology platform to meet school and diocesan office requirements. Payroll Functional Consultant will contribute to the design and configuration of all payroll software solutions within the DRI Program. The role supports bringing MACS's vision and strategy to life by applying deep payroll best practice knowledge and addressing operational needs, converting them into product and/or project requirements. The role will collaborate closely with the Payroll and HCM project delivery teams, various stakeholders and the change and communication teams.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Leverage domain expertise to analyse the proposed ERP and payroll solution, identifying gaps and rationalisation opportunities and facilitate the approval of key business decisions with key stakeholders.
• Define requirements, processes, and analyse metrics that inform the success of the payroll stream.
• Manage the definition of specific finance related process lifecycle from concept to launch, which includes influencing To-Be Processes, prioritising business requirements, providing domain expertise and leadership to vendor build, quality assurance and end user acceptance testing.
• Develop a good understanding of the current enterprise payroll landscape and the associated challenges
• Ensure process documentation is accurate and ready to support product launches
• Use tools and techniques, including continuous discovery, to identify areas for improvement, lead research and plan for product enhancements and innovation
• Work closely with the design and delivery teams to translate requirements into technical specifications and ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.

ABOUT YOU

• Extensive experience as a payroll specialist with expert understanding of payroll processes, compliance requirements, and industry standards.
• Experience with ERP implementation (specifically Payroll and HCM transformation programs)
• Proficiency in SAP SuccessFactors or Oracle Fusion
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with teams and stakeholders.

HOW TO APPLY

Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.

Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email [email protected]

You will need to provide:

1. An up to-date Resume and

2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.

Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Tuesday, 8 July 2025