Payroll Compliance Specialist at APA Group

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll compliance, Governance, Audit, Risk management, Australian payroll legislation, PAYG, Superannuation, Payroll tax, Industrial instruments interpretation, Payroll systems, HRIS, Data integrity, Stakeholder engagement, Compliance frameworks, Remediation, Case management

Industry

Utilities

Description

The Opportunity At APA, our purpose is to secure Australia’s energy future. We’re not doing it alone. We’re doing it with our customers and communities as Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play. We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Payroll Compliance Specialist to join our People Operations team in our Melbourne office on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in providing independent oversight and assurance that payroll outcomes meet all legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements. This role sits at the centre of payroll governance, leading compliance monitoring, risk management, audit support and remediation activities to ensure accurate, controlled and sustainable payroll outcomes. Working closely with Payroll, People, Finance and audit stakeholders, you will strengthen compliance frameworks, uplift capability and drive a disciplined, risk-aware approach to payroll across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and governance of payroll compliance frameworks, establishing clear standards, monitoring rhythms and controls to ensure high-quality, risk-managed payroll outcomes. Own the end-to-end payroll compliance operating model, including assurance activities, risk controls, monitoring programs and escalation pathways. Oversee compliance reviews, investigations and case management, ensuring accurate interpretation of awards and enterprise agreements, strong documentation and timely escalation of complex matters. Provide governance over awards, enterprise agreements and regulatory obligations, coordinating system changes and validating readiness for compliant execution. Ensure ongoing compliance with employment legislation and regulatory requirements, maintaining audit-ready controls, compliance registers and risk management practices. Drive continuous improvement of payroll controls, processes and reporting, supporting remediation initiatives and strengthening long-term compliance capability. Your Background Strong experience in payroll compliance, governance, audit or risk, ideally within a complex or regulated environment. Deep understanding of Australian payroll legislation, including awards, enterprise agreements, PAYG, superannuation and payroll tax. Experience leading or supporting payroll audits, compliance reviews and remediation programs. Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret complex industrial instruments and identify compliance risks. Experience working with payroll systems and HRIS, with an understanding of system controls, data integrity and configuration governance. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to partner across Payroll, People, Finance and audit functions. Working at APA At APA we’re committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best. We’ll provide you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing programs. We also have an inclusive parental leave policy providing 18 weeks leave including superannuation to support parents at work and in life. We employ more than 2700 people across Australia and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day. We are APA APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business. We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $26 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia. And we own more than 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to households and businesses across every corner of Australia. As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we’re focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage. Our customer centric approach means we understand our customers and offer them reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions. We are committed to securing Australia’s energy future by delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia’s energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers and communities. Join our team and be part of securing Australia’s energy future. We’d love to hear from you. APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priority. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered. This vacancy works with critical APA data, systems or infrastructure and candidates are subject to background vetting (including Police checks) before & during employment. Role closes Wednesday, 15 April 2026. Role Reference Number JR4220 APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. We will contact successful candidates after the closing date. At APA, our people are our most important asset. Our ~3,000 strong team manages all aspects of developing and running energy infrastructure, from right around Australia.We also have opportunities for graduates, apprentices and interns, in a number of fields across our sites and offices. We are committed to creating a work environment where people can discover and use their unique capabilities, perform at their best and contribute meaningfully to APA’s success. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition Team via the 'Introduce Yourself' feature. This way we can keep you informed of roles that may be of interest to you, as and when they arise.

Responsibilities

The Payroll Compliance Specialist will lead the development and governance of payroll compliance frameworks to ensure outcomes meet all legislative and regulatory requirements. They will oversee compliance reviews, manage risk controls, and partner with internal stakeholders to drive a disciplined, risk-aware approach to payroll.