Payroll Team Leader

Full Time Permanent position

Band 7 – $108, super + RDO (RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only)

Why You'll Want to Join Us

We offer a supportive work environment where your expertise will be valued, and your professional growth encouraged. You'll enjoy competitive remuneration, comprehensive leave entitlements, and the satisfaction of contributing to services that directly benefit our vibrant community.

Our workplace celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work.

Benefits Package

• Hybrid Working Policy For those working full time hours - 3 days worked in the office and 2 days WFH
• Exceptional leave entitlements - 16 days personal leave, 18 weeks parental leave, plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
• Health and wellbeing - free EAP counselling, discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff and 25% off for Managers, salary sacrifice childcare options
• Professional Development – leadership courses and learning workshops, Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave and up to 50% course fee reimbursement

About the Role

In this leadership position, you'll oversee all aspects of payroll operations for our diverse workforce. You'll guide and mentor team members while ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing that supports our 800+ employees across various council services.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a small, committed payroll team
• Manage end-to-end payroll processes and compliance requirements
• Implement process improvements and system enhancements
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams on workforce planning
• Provide expert advice on payroll matters to management
• Ensure compliance with employment awards and legislation

We're looking for a candidate with proven experience in payroll management and team leadership to ensure our payroll function aligns to Australian payroll legislation and meets compliance standards. We are keen to hear from people with experience in payroll systems and reporting, excellent communication skills, a problem-solving mindset and demonstrates attention to detail. We use the Chris21 system across both HR and Payroll functions, so Chris21 experience is critical. Local government or public entity experience would help you quickly understand the complex nature of this role. 

Need More Info?

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Jodie Mitchell via

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How to Apply

Please upload your CV and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description. We will be reviewing applications periodically before the close date so apply as soon as you can.

Applications close on: Sunday 23 November 2025, at 11:55pm

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra's Commitment to Diversity

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.