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Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
Permanent full-time opportunity
Flexible- Hybrid working arrangements available
Location - Newcastle

About the role

As a Payroll Manager, reporting directly to the National Manager of Payroll Services, you will be at the forefront of our shared services model, driving excellence across our national business stream.

In this dynamic role, you will oversee the payroll function for five key service areas: Private Hospital, Public Hospital, Aged Care, Home Care, and Corporate Offices. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth payroll processing for approximately 6,000 employees, all while guiding a talented team of 10 Payroll Officers and Support Officers.

Your main duties will include:
Collaborate with national and key stakeholders to meet Calvary's needs in payroll initiatives and system rollouts.
Contribute to the operational management, financial performance, and strategic direction of LCM Health Care.
Develop and revise national payroll policies and procedures.
Deliver efficient payroll services within a shared services structure to optimize business processes.
Provide direction and support to payroll staff on system usage, quality control, and improvement.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll while adhering to multiple agreements.
Establish and maintain operating procedures for payroll processing, educating team members on effective application.
Oversee risk management procedures and ensure compliance with legislative requirements, including accurate processing of superannuation and payroll deductions.

About you
Proven experience in payroll management or supervisory roles.
End-to-end payroll processing experience, including award interpretation, PAYG, and payroll tax.
Experience with CHRIS 21 as well as other various payroll systems and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
Analytical thinking for problem-solving and developing effective solutions.
Strong stakeholder management skills ensuring quality service and responsiveness to client needs.
Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence others.
Team effectiveness, collaborating openly to achieve common goals.

For further information please contact Samuel Mpofu, National Talent Acquisition Consultant at Samuel.mpofu@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role