JOB OPPORTUNITIES
TEAM LEADER - HEALTH SERVICES
Melbourne, VIC
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Based in inner-east Melbourne, our client is a well-established, values-led health services provider. With a considerable workforce the organisation maintains a strong reputation for quality care and community focus.
The payroll team within this organisation operates in a high-volume, structured environment where compliance, teamwork, and process excellence are key. Within the team, there is a strong culture of mutual support, with well-defined procedures and an emphasis on helping each other succeed.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Team Leader – Health Services will oversee a team of 10 Payroll Officers, managing day-to-day operations for a large workforce
across hospital and allied health services. This full-time, permanent role suits a healthcare payroll professional with strong systems knowledge, EBA expertise, and a
hands-on leadership style. Responsibilities include training new staff, overseeing a shared Teams mailbox, and ensuring process compliance. Hybrid flexibility is offered
following an initial onsite onboarding.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Oversee weekly payroll processing across the health services division
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Manage and support a team of 10 Payroll Officers
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Ensure payroll compliance with several EBAs and relevant health sector awards
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Monitor and respond to payroll queries via a shared Teams mailbox and ticketing
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Train new team members and ensure adherence to documented processes
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Provide guidance on taxation, leave types, and complex backpays
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Maintain a supportive team culture with coverage planning (e.g., leave coordination)
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
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5+ years of payroll experience, ideally in the public health, or allied health sector
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Proven team leadership or supervisory experience (3–5+ direct reports preferred)
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Strong working knowledge of PayGlobal and RosterOne (Prefered)
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Experience navigating complex EBAs, awards, and compliance obligations
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Ability to manage deadlines, train others, and enforce process consistency
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Strong understanding of tax (including marginal tax), leave accruals, and backpay
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Excellent communication and team-oriented mindset
ON OFFER
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Immediate start preferred
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Hybrid work model – after 6-week in-office onboarding
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Purpose-driven organisation with long-standing community impact
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Collaborative team with shared accountability and support
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Immediate start preferred
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Competitive Salary: Base + Super + Salary Packaging
APPLY NOW
Apply now by clicking the button below.
To learn more, email Amelia or Jason at jason@kalonconsulting.com.au or 0400 00 5602 for a confidential chat.
PAYROLL SYSTEMS OFFICER
Melbourne, VIC
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Located in central Melbourne, our client is a small to medium-sized, community-led organisation
with operations spanning multiple locations and jurisdictions. Known for its values-driven approach, the organisation supports a diverse workforce through a broad range of services. Within the business, the payroll systems team is close-knit and collaborative — highly process-focused and integral to ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant outcomes that support wider ranging organisational goals.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting into the Payroll Systems Officer, this role is perfect for someone who has payroll experience, solid systems acumen, and is looking to grow. You'll act as a support across payroll and rostering platforms — troubleshooting issues, updating EBAs/awards, and assisting with system configuration. It's a hands-on, detail-driven role in a business that values people and quality.
You’ll be working closely with the wider HR and Employee Relations teams and be supported by a collegiate group of payroll systems professionals support the business. The role offers variety, growth, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements in systems and processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Troubleshoot payroll and rostering system issues and support user access across the organisation
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Configure updates to reflect award and EBA changes (especially Health and SHADS Awards)
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Assist with reporting, compliance tasks, and audits (e.g., Department of Health reporting)
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Work on system upgrades and annual year-end processes
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Generate reporting (e.g., month-end, variances, backpays)
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Export and validate data to ensure smooth processing (especially Mondays and Tuesdays)
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Act as a backup for payroll officers as needed
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
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Previous payroll experience, ideally within Health, Aged Care, or Home Care
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Strong Excel skills – pivot tables, IF statements, and macros (advantageous)
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Payroll systems experience is essential – PayGlobal, RosterOn, Workday highly regarded
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Ability to learn quickly, follow structured processes, and meet tight timelines
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Good understanding of awards, superannuation, and compliance reporting
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Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
ON OFFER
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Competitive salary - BASE + SUPER + SALARY PACKAGING
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Hybrid work model – after initial 6 weeks onsite onboarding
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Supportive and collaborative team with flexible hours and give-and-take approach
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Opportunity to grow your systems skills and build a long-term career in payroll
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Purpose-driven culture with strong internal support
APPLY NOW
Apply now by clicking the button below.
To learn more, email Amelia or Jason at jason@kalonconsulting.com.au or 0400 00 5602 for a confidential chat.
