Payroll Team Leader at St Vincents Health Australia Group Support Services

Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Leadership, End-to-end Payroll Processing, Legislative Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Development, Analytical Problem Solving, HRIS, Microsoft Excel, Superannuation Reconciliation, STP Submissions, EOFY Processing, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Workload Distribution, Governance Frameworks, Enterprise Agreements

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Better & Fairer Care. Always. At St Vincent's, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As Australia's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, we are committed to delivering exceptional, compassionate care and improving health outcomes for communities across New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. Guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, more than 30,000 employees come together each day to make a genuine difference. When you join St Vincent's, you'll become part of a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to shaping a better and fairer health and aged care system for all. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Payroll Team Leader to join our Group Payroll team. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service while leading and developing high-performing teams. As Payroll Team Leader, you will lead a team responsible for delivering accurate, timely and compliant payroll services to more than 11,000 employees across multiple states. Working closely with the Payroll Manager, you will oversee day-to-day payroll operations while ensuring legislative compliance, operational excellence and a strong customer service culture. You will play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, strengthening payroll governance and supporting the ongoing development and capability of your team. What You'll Do Lead and support a team of payroll professionals to deliver accurate and timely payroll services Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across a large and complex workforce Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and organisational policies Manage and review payroll activities including STP submissions, superannuation reconciliations, end-of-month and EOFY processes Provide expert advice and guidance on payroll matters to employees, managers and key stakeholders Monitor team performance, workload distribution and service delivery outcomes Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes, systems and operational efficiency Analyse payroll data and identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities Maintain strong governance and compliance frameworks across payroll operations Partner with HR, Finance and operational stakeholders to deliver high-quality payroll services Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team culture focused on exceptional customer service Contribute to projects and initiatives that support the ongoing evolution of the payroll function About You You are an experienced payroll leader with strong technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail and a passion for developing people. You thrive in complex environments, enjoy solving problems and are committed to delivering outstanding customer service. You bring strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement and the ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse stakeholder group. Key Experience & Capability Proven experience leading payroll teams within large and complex organisations Demonstrated end-to-end payroll experience, including payroll processing, superannuation, STP, EOFY and reporting activities Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and compliance requirements Experience leading, coaching and developing team members to achieve high performance Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex payroll issues Strong stakeholder engagement and customer service capabilities Experience implementing process improvements and driving operational efficiencies Sound understanding of HRIS, payroll and time and attendance systems High level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other payroll-related systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment Why St Vincent's? Make a meaningful impact – Help strengthen payroll compliance and ensure our workforce receives accurate and reliable payroll services. Work with purpose – Join a values-driven organisation guided by Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Drive improvement – Contribute to better payroll processes, systems and governance across a national organisation. Enjoy great benefits – Access salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives, employee discounts and a range of additional benefits. Be part of something bigger – Join a supportive payroll team committed to excellence and continuous improvement. Interested? Apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role. Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the role may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. For more information, contact the TalentHealthVIC@svha.org.au Equal Opportunity At St Vincent's we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Closing Date: 11 July 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

Lead a payroll team to deliver accurate and compliant payroll services for over 11,000 employees across multiple states. Oversee day-to-day operations, ensure legislative compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.