assistant payroll manager

Department of Treasury and Finance

Job reference: 696517

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are currently seeking applications for multiple Assistant Payroll Managers to join Payroll Services, Shared Services SA at The Department of Treasury & Finance on both term and ongoing capacities.

Remuneration: ASO7 – Salary Range ($108,109 - $116,864 p.a.)

About the opportunity:

In this key leadership role, you will assist the Payroll Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring payroll services are delivered in line with agreed service measures and compliance standards. You will act as a critical escalation point when required, responsible for resolving complex and emerging issues.

You will build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, provide high-level advice on payroll matters, and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance service delivery. Your ability to analyse performance metrics, identify risks, and lead improvement projects will be instrumental in supporting a culture of high performance and operational excellence.

This role also plays a vital part in supporting major organisational change initiatives by influencing solution design and coordinating team efforts to ensure successful implementation. A strong customer service ethos and a commitment to professional development will be essential as you lead and support teams to consistently achieve high-quality outcomes.

About you

To be successful you will have:

• Relevant leadership experience in a high-volume transactional service delivery environment, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands and maintain personal resilience.
• Experience analysing and managing resource requirements and developing resource plans to support the achievement of team and organisational objectives.
• Advanced communication, interpersonal, influencing, and relationship management skills across a broad range of stakeholder groups, including advising senior management on complex matters.
• Experience in establishing performance and development goals and objectives to maximise team performance and continuously improve operational efficiency.
• Ability for strategic, analytical, and innovative thought and action, and the ability to think laterally when analysing and identifying business solutions.
• Experience implementing improvement initiatives and change management activities.
• Proven ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, exercise judgement and professional integrity.
• Self-initiate, work autonomously and make operational decisions, and do so in a highly collaborative environment, with a strong focus on communication and considered delivery.
• Possess and promote a commitment to service excellence and the continuous improvement of service standards.
• Ability to support the sound management of financial budget outcomes.

About us

At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.

We are the lead agency for economic, social and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and embrace diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.

Shared Services SA (SSSA) strives to deliver high-quality financial, payroll and work injury services to our customers. We care about providing timely, accurate and contemporary services, so government agencies can focus on delivering for the South Australian community.

What we offer

• Flexible working options
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted gym membership
• Supportive career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Be Well Program

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Name: Michael Penglis

Title: Director, Payroll Services

Tel:

email:

Application Instructions:

To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA by clicking Apply and following the instructions.

Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration.

The Department of Treasury and Finance is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.

Applications close: 17/09/2025 11:45 PM