Payroll Operations Team Lead

• Newly created & highly influential role within our Payroll team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the Payroll function
• Key position within an organisation which has a meaningful impact on the community

V/Line’s purpose is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport – connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade.

V/Line is experiencing significant growth and we’re delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and huge projects. With more than 3700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and unprecedented rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You could be one of our 3100 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

About the role

As our new Payroll Operations Team Lead, you’ll play a crucial role in leading a high-performing payroll team to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services for over 3,000 employees. You will oversee payroll operations, ensure compliance with taxation, superannuation, and legislative requirements, maintain strong governance and controls, and provide leadership and development to your team.

You’ll also drive continuous improvement across payroll processes and systems, provide accurate payroll information and insights to support effective decision-making and service delivery. From time to time, you may be required to undertake other duties aligned with your skills, capabilities, and classification level.

About you 

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following key selection criteria within their application, as this forms part of our merit-based recruitment process:

• Must have 5+ years’ experience successfully managing a payroll team directly, of at least 7 professionals or more
• Deep experience and knowledge of Payroll processes, procedures and legislative/regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated experience uplifting overall Payroll team capability and output
• Proven experience building meaningful relationships and leveraging them to drive innovation and process improvements
• Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with a stakeholder of various levels of seniority, both internally and externally
• Proven track record of leading, coaching and developing high-performing payroll teams whilst fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Established experience with ADP systems, or similar (highly desirable)

Salary for this position is commensurate to the successful candidate’s aligned skills and experience to the position.

Why V/Line

In addition to free myki travel, we offer:

• Community impact – Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.
• Huge potential – We’re transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
• Dynamic environment – V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
• Collaborative team – You’ll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.