At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World . It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here . WHY WORK FOR US? Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us. Job Description The Payroll Team Leader is a brand-new position to lead and develop the team delivering our payroll function to schools in the North and West region. This role is designed to support our Shared Services teams, delivering excellent customer service, meeting agreed service level agreements and ensuring accurate processing and administration of all payrolls related payments by a team of ten. This role would suit an experienced payroll professional that has led and developed a team with an eye for process improvement and development. This will be a busy and varied role where no two days will be the same so the ability to cope with change and problem solve is essential. WHAT YOU WILL DO Lead a payroll team of 10 ensuring accurate and compliant fortnightly payroll for client schools Maintain compliance with payroll policies, statutory requirements, and legislative obligations (PAYG, Superannuation, Workcover, Salary Packaging, STP). Drive continuous improvement in payroll processes, internal controls, and data management Interpret complex legislation and payroll agreements to ensure accuracy in payroll operations. Develop and support a high-performance team through coaching, motivation, and knowledge-sharing. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance payroll systems and workflows and resolve any escalated payroll issues. ABOUT YOU Demonstrated leadership experience in a busy large payroll office and an understanding of the demands to support and develop a team You have demonstrated working knowledge of payroll systems and an understanding of digitalisation processes A strong continuous improvement mindset and the ability to work in a fast paced environment Excellent stakeholder management skills and able to work with multi- faceted teams Ability to apply enterprise bargaining agreements (EBA) at an operational level and review c omplex legislation and payroll agreements Calm under pressure and able to cope with a changing environment as we uplift our digital capabilities HOW TO APPLY Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria. Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email recruitment@macs.vic.edu.au You will need to provide: 1. An up to-date Resume and 2. A cover letter addressing limited to, two pages Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check. Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this. Privacy Collection Notice – Job Applicants MACS collects your Personal information to assess your application and suitability for employment. By submitting your Personal information, you consent to the use and disclosure of your Personal information for the purpose of being considered for employment at MACS. Applicants can withdraw their applications at any time during the recruitment process For further details, please see the full Privacy Collection Notice here