Payroll Team Leader

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The Payroll Team Leader ensures accurate, timely and confidential end‑to‑end payroll processing in a 24/7 hospitality and gaming environment.  They provide day‑to‑day oversight and coaching to Payroll Officers, and supports compliance with statutory obligations including STP, superannuation and payroll tax. The role assists with systems administration, reconciliations and reporting, and partners with HR, Finance and operational leaders to resolve payroll matters promptly.

The Role  

• Run accurate fortnightly payroll, including loadings, penalties, allowances, deductions, leave, backpay and basic terminations; investigate variances and process corrections.
• Import, validate and reconcile time-and-attendance data; maintain rates and rules, perform UAT, and liaise with vendors/IT on fixes.
• Prepare and lodge STP Phase 2, EOFY and super; assist with payroll tax, Child Support and union fee reporting; maintain reconciliations, audit trails and required sign-offs.
• Maintain employee records and handle third-party requests in line with privacy; support WGEA reporting cycles.
• Respond to payroll queries; prepare GL batch files and routine reports; support costings and variance analysis for leaders.
• Interpret and apply the Enterprise Agreement and awards (e.g. HIGA); monitor legislative changes and provide training with senior support.
• Coordinate two Payroll Officers, set priorities, review outputs, ensure cross-coverage, step in during peaks, and maintain SOPs and on‑the‑job training.

About You

• 3–5 years' end‑to‑end payroll experience in a high‑volume, 24/7 environment, ideally hospitality or gaming.
• Demonstrated application of enterprise agreements and modern awards (including HIGA) in day‑to‑day scenarios.
• Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, NES, enterprise agreements and awards (incl. HIGA), ATO requirements (STP Phase 2, PAYG), superannuation guarantee, payroll tax, WGEA and privacy.
• Proficient with payroll and T&A systems, including rule/rate maintenance, access controls and audit trails.
• Advanced Excel; able to prepare GL files and routine payroll reports, and deliver costings plus trend/variance analysis.
• Clear communicator with HR, Finance, operations, vendors and employees; explain complex payroll and industrial matters simply.
• Proven coordination of Payroll Officers, coaching and stepping in during peaks; high attention to detail and disciplined processes, with availability for public holidays and longer hours when required.

Why join us

• Work in the region's premier destination for dining, events and entertainment.
• Permanent Full-Time position
• Attractive remuneration, negotiable based on qualifications, skills and experience
• Idyllic location in tropical North Queensland
• Free car parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate discount on health insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous discounts across Morris Group
• Permanent career opportunities with pathways into leadership and management levels and between sister properties around Australia.

About Us

The Ville is tropical North Queensland's premier destination for dining, events, and entertainment; located in gorgeous Townsville boasting 300 days of sunshine every year. Rising from the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, The Ville combines casual sophistication with the vibrant, playful spirit of modern Australia. Featuring award winning restaurants, world-class facilities and entertainment, The Ville is one of Queensland's hottest tourism destinations.

Our parent company, Morris Group, also owns and operates a collection of hotels and luxury lodges in North Queensland including Orpheus Island Lodge, and Mt Mulligan Lodge, in addition to Morris Hospitality, a Melbourne-based hospitality company that operates some of the city's most iconic hotels.

As part of Morris Group, we are passionate about driving sustainability action and being part of the shift toward a net zero future. That's why sustainable practices are at the heart of everything we do. We live and breathe it so that future generations can enjoy all the spoils our region has to offer. We are continuously working toward group-wide goals that focus on People, Place, and Planet. We're on a mission to find a better way to do the work we love to make a positive impact for the world around us.

How to Apply

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Please note: Applicants must have eligible working rights in Australia.

Morris Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, including race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, or age.