• Full time, ongoing role
• Carlton location with flexible, hybrid working arrangement
• $121,274 – 133,842 + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave + monthly ADO's
The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.
About Department
Payroll Services, which is a part of the Finance & Corporate Services Department, is responsible for ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and in a timely manner, in full compliance with all relevant legislation and Awards.
About the role
As the Payroll Services Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Payroll and Systems Department. Your responsibilities will focus on managing the Payroll and Systems teams and ensuring that pays are processed accurately and on time along with compliance with labour laws and organizational policies.
A regular day will see you:
• Oversee the daily operation of the Payroll and Systems teams.
• Ensure all pay runs are processed accurately and on time.
• Lead and mentor the Payroll/Systems teams and ensure that the client service levels are maintained.
• Ensure that the Payroll and Time and Attendance systems are maintained and operating efficiently
• Ensure all Regulatory and compliance obligations are met.
About you
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring with you:
• A strong customer service and team-oriented approach to your work
• Ability to perform under pressure whilst working towards strict deadlines.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Agreements/Awards (preferably within the health industry)
• Chris21 experience (preferred but not essential)
• Experience with Time & Attendance/Rostering systems – Optima preferred but not essential
• Minimum of five years previous payroll management experience (preferably within the health industry)
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office environment, including word processing
• Strong attention to detail
Our benefits
At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:
• $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADO’s and purchased leave options
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
Inclusion and belonging
The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited and, as a child safe organisation, have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check. Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
For more information, please view the Position Description for this role.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Chris Watkin on 03 8345 2905 or Christopher.watkin@thewomens.org.au
Application closing date: 11 May 2026