Payroll Operations Team Leader

About this role

Payroll Operations Team Leader

• One (1) ongoing role in the Human Resources Branch
• Salary $128,635 plus 12% superannuation – VPS Grade 5.2
• Based in Melbourne CBD or Ballarat, with hybrid working arrangements

What we offer

The State Revenue Office is the Victorian Government's revenue management agency, administering a range of taxes, duties, levies, grants and subsidies.

We aim to develop our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian community. We offer flexible working arrangements and a workplace culture that is rewarding and productive, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible and safe working environment. 

Find out more about working at the SRO at Careers | State Revenue Office, or via our LinkedIn page.

The opportunity  

The Payroll Operations Team Leader is responsible for the preparation of the SRO's fortnightly payroll, and for providing accurate, timely and efficient payroll operations within the SRO. 

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Fortnightly Pay Processing
• Escalation where complex resolution required
• Manage three direct reports
• Processing EBA increases and entitlement changes
• Contributions to Payroll systems and project initiatives

Who we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated that you are an experienced people leader with the ability to clearly define role expectations, monitor performance, provide timely and constructive feedback and facilitate employee development.
• Possess well developed analytical and conceptual skills to assist in complex problem resolution.
• Proven administration and organisational skills to initiate and organise own workload and work to tight deadlines often with conflicting deadlines.
• Have relevant HRIS with demonstrated experience in using CHRIS21 or equivalent HRIS to perform report writing and applicable master file changes.
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including advanced MS Excel ability.

How to apply

Submit an application via the ‘Apply now' button by 11.59pm on Sunday 31 May 2026.

You will need to upload:

• a cover letter addressing the 5 key selection criteria listed in the position description
• and a resume.

More information
You can find out more about this role via the position description. We encourage you to contact Daniel Grey, Payroll Manager, Human Resources on 03 9628 0430 for a discussion about the role.

If you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format or you require any adjustments to assist you to participate in the recruitment process, email HRServices@sro.vic.gov.au.

Please note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, qualifications, work history, work visa, and police record history.

This role is subject to a probation period.