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 Senior Project Manager, Payroll plays a key role in the Digital Change and Transformation team, supporting large-scale initiatives under the Digital Reimagination Program (DRI). As Senior Project Manager, Payroll you will lead payroll-related streams across HCM, Finance, Payroll, and IT, ensuring alignment between project outcomes and operational needs. The role works closely with delivery teams, Product Managers, stakeholders, and change teams to drive effective project delivery in line with strategic priorities. Desired Skills and Experience WHAT YOU WILL DO Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the Payroll project using agile, hybrid, or waterfall methodologies ensuring outcomes are on time, on scope, and on budget. Define and manage project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies and success criteria, while maintaining governance structures such as Project Control Boards (PCB), Business Decision Authority (BDA), and relevant working groups to ensure on-time, in-scope delivery. Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors and stakeholders by facilitating workshops, presentations, and providing regular updates and serve as the primary point of contact for project-related communications, escalations and decision-making to ensure alignment, collaboration, and timely delivery. Manage all aspects of execution including build, unit/system test, user acceptance testing, implementation, change activities, vendor engagement, financials, risk management, and post-go-live support. ABOUT YOU Proven experience in managing large-scale transformation or complex IT projects, including Payroll and HCM within scope, time, and budget constraints. Strong knowledge of Payroll and HCM systems (e.g. Oracle and SAP SuccessFactors, HRIS, Workday) with a sound understanding of industry standards, data governance, and compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders across all project phases and delivery models (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid). Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including experience influencing and reporting to senior executives. Strong capability in managing project risks, budgets, dependencies, vendor contracts, procurement processes, and change activities. 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 the Key Selection Criteria, 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 APPLICATIONS CLOSE : 4.00pm Friday, 5 September 2025
