Senior Manager, Payroll Operations

• Provide leadership and supervision to Payroll Operations staff
• Great opportunity: Full time / fixed term role until 5 August 2027
• VPS6 salary: $138,631 to $185,518 plus superannuation

About Us:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) provides a range of government programs and services which focus on improving community safety, victim services, regulatory services and crime prevention, and building strong collaboration across the justice system.

The People Services branch oversees Payroll and Workforce Operations, HR Assist, Executive Service management and Recruitment Services across both frontline and non-frontline roles, in the delivery of HR operational outcomes.

The Payroll Operations function sits within Payroll and Workforce Operations and is responsible for end-to-end payroll including taxation, superannuation, salary sacrifice, processing of timesheets (manual and electronic), and the provision of high-quality advice to a range of stakeholders both internal and external.

About the Role:

Are you ready to lead a high-performing payroll function that supports 16,000+ employees across the state? We are seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Payroll Operations to oversee end-to-end payroll delivery, compliance, and strategic projects.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead the Payroll Operations team, including Payroll Compliance and Projects.
• Ensure accurate and timely administration of end-to-end payroll
• Provide expert advice on industrial frameworks, including the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement and the Public Administration Act 2004.
• Drive continuous improvement and deliver a high-quality payroll service across the Department and supported entities.

You will work closely with the Director, Payroll and Workforce Operations, influencing payroll strategy and ensuring compliance with legislative and enterprise obligations.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven leadership in payroll operations within a large and complex environment.
• Strong understanding of remuneration and benefits issues and practices with consideration to the legislative and industrial framework.
• Ability to manage projects and deliver service excellence.

Join us and make a real impact on payroll governance and employee experience across the Department of Justice and Community Safety.

How to Apply:

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.