Program Manager

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ability Plus Disability Services Full time

About the Role
This 18 Month Fixed Term Contract is a high-impact leadership opportunity to drive a pay remediation project from strategy to execution. You will manage the full lifecycle of the program – from governance and planning to stakeholder engagement and reporting – while working alongside internal teams and external experts. Your work will support compliance, transparency, and fairness for our employees and organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver the program in line with defined timelines and governance structures
Collaborate with HR, payroll, finance, and legal to ensure end-to-end compliance
Engage and manage third-party advisors and vendors to deliver agreed outcomes
Ensure program documentation is auditable, accurate, and clear
Prepare and deliver reports to senior management, regulators, unions, and employees
Develop and maintain risk registers, decision logs, and project plans across multiple workstreams
Support clear, employee-friendly communication on remediation outcomes
What You'll Bring
Strong background in HR or Industrial Relations, ideally in complex environments in similar sectors.
Demonstrated experience managing pay remediation, payroll audit, or award compliance projects
In-depth knowledge of Australian Modern Awards – SCHADS Award highly regarded
Solid project management skills, with a structured and outcomes-driven approach
Advanced Excel and data reconciliation capabilities
Excellent stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and communication skills
A collaborative mindset with high integrity and discretion
Bonus Points If You Have
Experience working with external auditors, legal teams, or regulators
Exposure to organisations with immature systems or complex award interpretation issues
Knowledge of payroll systems or payroll operations
Why Join Us?
At Ability Plus, we value people who are driven to do what's right — for our organisation and our workforce. This is your chance to lead a purpose-driven project with tangible impact, backed by a collaborative and supportive team. You'll be empowered to deliver change that matters.
You also have access to:
22 days paid annual leave per Annum, including birthday leave
Access to 100s of Retail discounts and Fitness passport
Access to EAP for your family
Hybrid work environment, 3 days from office 2 from home
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