Payroll Manager

For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness, across Victoria, Tasmania, ACT, and South East Queensland. 

Committed to the values of Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness, we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based best practice. We strive to provide the best quality care, achieving ‘Better Days Every Day’.

An exciting opportunity has become available in our Payroll team for a Payroll Manager. This role is responsible for managing the end to end payroll processes and leading the Payroll team to ensure the delivery of exceptional Payroll services.  This hands on role involves overseeing complex payroll matters, ensuring compliance with relevant awards and legislation, whilst proactively driving automation and leading efficiency initiatives.

We are looking for candidates who have solid experience in managing and developing a high-performing payroll team, fostering a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement, whilst engaging with stakeholders to deliver a customer-focused service. Experience in working with a Non Profit organisation in the disability or aged care sector would be an advantage.

This is a permanent Full-Time position based at our National Office in Surrey Hills.

Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Management, or related discipline
• 6+ years’ experience in the management of payroll systems and processes
• Strong people management skills, including experience leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing payroll team
• Demonstrated knowledge of interpreting Awards, Industrial legislation, and providing high level advice on changes that are required within the Payroll process, ensuring best practice quality standards
• Experience using TechOne or similar system
• Strong project management experience including a demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement and change management initiatives, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of systems implementations and upgrades
• Proven ability to research, analyse and report on complex Payroll matters, including analytical skills to analyse trends and data for delivering business solutions
• A proactive, professional and customer focused approach with the ability to influence and negotiate effective outcomes with a broad range stakeholders
• Effective communication skills in developing and maintaining communication with stakeholders.

Essential screening criteria:

• NDIS worker screening check
• Current full Australian Drivers Licence
• Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme (DWES) (Vic only)
• Right to work in Australia

At Able Australia we offer:

• Opportunity to work for a growing organisation that demonstrates industry leadership
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing training opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Access to Able Rewards, our recognition and wellness program, offering huge immediate savings to hundreds of retailers including Health Insurance.

How to apply:

Please click on the APPLY NOW button and complete the online application form, attaching your cover letter and resume. 

To view the Position Description please click here to download:

Applications close 5pm Friday 22rd March. Early applications are encouraged.

If you have any further questions please contact Christine Warren, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at *******@ableaustralia.org.au