Payroll Manager

4 days ago

Carlton, Victoria, Australia Oral Health Victoria (formerly Dental Health Services Victoria) Full time $9,010 per year
  • Full-time, ongoing opportunity
  • Competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience
  • Drive payroll transformation projects

Are you a seasoned payroll expert ready to take the next step in your career – not just managing the function, but transforming it?

We're looking for an experienced
Payroll Manager
who brings more than technical know-how. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on
stakeholder engagement
, embraces
continuous improvement
, and leads with both confidence and care.

What You'll Be Doing
As our Payroll Manager, you'll take end-to-end ownership of payroll operations – ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. But beyond that, you'll be the driving force behind
payroll transformation
, working closely with leaders across HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to elevate payroll into a strategic business function.

Payroll Operations

  • Oversee the full payroll cycle for all employees – ensuring timely and compliant delivery.
  • Maintain and enhance payroll systems, records, and reporting processes.
  • Lead payroll audits and collaborate with external auditors.
  • Resolve complex payroll queries with clarity and confidence.
  • Partner with Finance and HR on payroll reconciliations and reporting.

Transformation & Improvement

  • Lead payroll transformation projects, including system upgrades and process redesign.
  • Identify and implement automation and digitisation opportunities.
  • Develop clear, streamlined payroll procedures and documentation.
  • Integrate payroll seamlessly with broader business systems and processes.
  • Benchmark operations against industry best practice and drive improvement.

Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure full compliance with awards, enterprise agreements, tax, superannuation, and employment law.
  • Monitor legislative changes and assess their impact on payroll.
  • Implement robust controls and risk mitigation measures.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Lead, coach, and mentor payroll team members to ensure high performance and engagement.
  • Act as the payroll subject matter expert (SME) across business projects and initiatives.
  • Build trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders and external providers.
  • Communicate change clearly and effectively, bringing stakeholders on the transformation journey.

About You

  • Proven experience in end-to-end payroll management within a complex organisation.
  • Strong understanding of relevant legislation, industrial instruments, and compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated success in delivering payroll process improvements and/or transformation projects.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – you're confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
  • A collaborative mindset, with the ability to influence and lead through change.
  • People leadership experience, with a focus on coaching and developing others.

Why work at OHV?

  • It's the people who make the difference at OHV Join a friendly and collaborative team in a supportive and dynamic setting.
  • Financial Wellbeing. In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of a generous salary package that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. Salary package up to $9,010 to assist with everyday living more affordable.
  • Mental wellbeing: Carlton boasts several green spaces, including the beautiful Carlton Gardens which provides a relaxing break from the office. Perfect for lunchtime strolls to recharge
  • Public Transport. Carlton is well-connected by public transport, including trams and buses, making commuting convenient. The proximity to the CBD also means you can easily access various transport options.
  • Comprehensive support. We provide an annual flu vaccine as a commitment to public health and corporate responsibility, a committed Employee Assistance Program through TELUS Health and a vibrant wellbeing hub to promote healthy habits and preventive care.
  • Proximity to the City Centre. Located just north of Melbourne's CBD, Carlton offers easy access to the heart of Melbourne's economic and cultural activities. This means you can enjoy the benefits of being close to the city without the constant hustle and bustle.
  • Culinary Scene: Work at Carlton where it is renowned for its decadent food scene and charismatic culture. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a more leisurely meal after work, there are plenty of options nearby.

We warmly invite you to apply today and take advantage of this unique and exciting opportunity to join our team To submit your application, please click 'Apply' and follow the prompts.

Please click here for the position description.

Applications close: Friday 19th September, 5pm.
We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period, so please send through your application ASAP. Please note: We reserve the right to withdraw this job advertisement prior to the closing date once suitable candidates have been identified.

We acknowledge that diversity increases our ability to transform and achieve better health outcomes therefore we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community. People with lived experience of disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in our recruitment process, please email

OHV is committed to child safety and wellbeing and has zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. We provide an inclusive and welcoming environment where cultural safety for children is promoted and practiced.
OHV is a public health service and requires employees to be vaccinated in accordance with Department of Health policies or guidelines and/or public health orders issued by the government.

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