Payroll Manager/Payroll Team Leader

Are you a payroll professional ready to take the reins and drive meaningful change?

Join a collaborative and values-driven government department environment located in the southern suburbs where your expertise won't just be valued, it will be vital.

Our client is seeking a Payroll Manager/Payroll Team Leader who can blend compliance with care, accuracy with agility, and leadership with legacy across our forward-thinking government department. They are committed to delivering more than just numbers - They deliver certainty, integrity, and service to those who serve our Brisbane region.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Make a real impact by ensuring all employees are paid correctly and on time.
• Lead from the front, managing and mentoring a capable payroll team in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Champion innovation, guiding system enhancements and process improvements to keep the department ahead of the curve.
• Connect meaningfully with internal stakeholders from HR to finance — this role is the heartbeat of operational stability.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include

• Orchestrating the end-to-end payroll process for all department staff.
• Interpreting and applying legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements with precision.
• Maintaining rock-solid data integrity across payroll systems while upholding confidentiality.
• Preparing and lodging accurate reports and payments.
• Serving as the go-to expert for payroll queries from employees and external stakeholders.
• Driving audits, compliance checks, and continuous improvement projects.
• Supporting and coaching your payroll team with empathy, clarity, and purpose.

You Bring

• Deep experience managing payroll in complex environments — ideally in the government sector.
• Mastery of payroll legislation, enterprise agreements, and HR/finance integration.
• Technical savvy with payroll systems and the full Microsoft Office Suite.
• Laser-sharp attention to detail and time management.
• A commitment to discretion and confidentiality in all things people and payroll.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate sensitive queries with professionalism.

Desirable but Not Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, HR, or a related field.
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Previous experience working within government or the public sector.

What We Offer

• Great salary on offer from $110k -$115k plus superannuation.
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements on offer — your life, your rhythm.
• Additional benefits and perks of working with a government department

Interested

Please contact Brock O'Brien at Precruitment on either 0468 566 523 or .