This is a new opportunity to lead a high-impact payroll function and shape what comes next.
You will be an experienced Payroll Manager, or someone who shows the capabilities to step up to a manager role, who can lead a large, in-house payroll function supporting 4,000+ employees across a complex, multi-award environment.
You will work closely with a commercially focused General Manager Commercial & Analytics who provides strategic guidance and support. This is a trusted role to lead end-to-end delivery of payroll service and the team, while identifying opportunities to strengthen governance, improve efficiency, and evolve how payroll supports the wider business.
About the role.
You will lead a team of 9 payroll professionals, overseeing a fortnightly payroll to ensure we continually deliver a consistent, high-quality service. Alongside day-to-day leadership, you will also:
Uplift governance, controls, and audit readiness.
Simplify, document and standardise payroll processes.
Review and reduce reliance on manual workarounds through better system usage.
Improve reporting, transparency, partnering and insights for Finance and leadership.
Review the operating model and identify opportunities to enhance roles, and ways of working.
Play a key role in supporting ongoing payroll assurance / remediation activities. Ensuring sustainable fixes, strong controls, and long-term improvements.
In your first 6–12 months, success will include:
A stable, well-controlled payroll function trusted by the business.
Consistently accurate, on-time payroll with minimal errors.
Strong compliance and governance with no significant audit issues.
Clearly documented processes and controls.
Reduced manual processing and improved system usage.
More timely, meaningful reporting and insights
A confident, accountable team with clarity around roles and responsibilities.
What you will bring.
You will be a Payroll Manager, or someone who shows the capabilities to step up to a manager role, who combines operational excellence with a continuous improvement mindset and demonstrate:
Proven experience leading payroll in a complex, multi-EA or regulated environment.
Expertise in payroll governance, compliance, and audit frameworks.
The ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements.
Experience with system optimisation, integrations, or HRIS/payroll upgrades.
Exposure to payroll assurance or remediation activity (or similar initiatives).
A collaborative, business-partnering approach with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The capability to review and evolve team structures, processes, and operating models.
Who we are – Churches of Christ
Churches of Christ is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, delivering a range of care and community services across Residential Aged Care, Home Care and Retirement Living, Foster and Kinship Care and, Housing Support for over 140 years.
We are guided by our values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and we welcome everyone, of all backgrounds and faiths, as we foster a diverse and inclusive community for our people.
Why Join Our Team
Transformative leadership and a high performing team culture.
Opportunities for career development, stretch assignments and progression.
A growing not-for-profit organisation with purpose and community impact.
Work in an inclusive, down to earth & welcoming culture.
5 weeks annual leave
Hybrid / flexible working arrangements to support your work life balance.
Free on-site parking + on-site café with staff discount (at the Kenmore head office).
Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,549 which could be used for up to $15,900 (for every living expenses like rent, mortgage, school fees and many more) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
