Senior Payroll Officer

About State Sport Centres:
The Victorian State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) operates and maintains over $1 billion assets including four of Australia’s largest multi-sport venues, the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), the State Netball and Hockey Centre (SNHC), Lakeside Stadium incorporating the State Athletics Centre, and Knox Regional Sports Park including the State Basketball Centre (SBC).
Unlike other major international standard venues that host sport and entertainment events, SSCT venues also provide access for users at all levels, from elite and professional athletes to school and community participants 7 days per week, up to 16 hours a day.
Through the provision of access for all, SSCT makes a unique and significant contribution to Victoria’s sport sector.
Four Workplace Values underpin the work we do: Teamwork, Safety, Excellence & Respect.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) on a 12-month part time fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Manager - Financial Control, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant and customer-focused payroll services across a complex and dynamic organisation. Acting as the senior payroll specialist and trusted advisor for complex payroll matters, you'll also help drive continuous improvement across payroll systems, processes and service delivery.
As the Senior Payroll Officer, your primary responsibilities will include:

Lead accurate, compliant and timely payroll delivery across SSCT
Manage complex payroll matters and act as the key escalation point
Provide expert advice on payroll legislation, awards, entitlements and compliance
Monitor payroll governance, audits and risk management activities
Analyse payroll and workforce data to support reporting and decision-making
Drive payroll system improvements, automation and process optimisation
Partner with People & Culture, Finance and operational teams to support workforce processes
Provide technical guidance and contribute to payroll projects and continuous improvement initiatives

This role offers the opportunity to go beyond payroll processing and make a genuine impact. You'll partner across the organisation, solve complex challenges, contribute to strategic projects and help shape payroll processes and systems that supports employees across some of Victoria's most iconic sporting venues
Required skills and Qualifications:

Significant experience delivering end-to-end payroll services within a medium to large organisation
Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, taxation, superannuation and employee entitlements
Demonstrated experience managing complex payroll calculations and compliance matters
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret payroll and workforce data
Experience improving payroll systems, processes and controls
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and advisory skills
The ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and manage competing priorities
A valid Working With Children Check and unrestricted right to work in Australia

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to pre-employment screenings, including a National Police check
Why is this a great place to work?
You will love working at the State Sport Centres. Here’s just a few reasons why:
Our Patrons and Teams

You’ll be surrounded by elite athletes daily and supporting a wide range of elite sports and world-class events, as well as community sport and recreation
You’ll be challenged daily and can develop yourself as a person as well as gaining valuable career skills
You’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive team of people who are great to work with

Our Venues

Free parking
MSAC Gym and Performance Membership including family and friends’ discounts
Discount at SSCT food & beverage and retail outlets
Complimentary court hire for casual bookings across SSCT venues

Our Workplace

Training and professional development
Flexible working arrangements
Employee Assistance Program providing free confidential support for your mental health
Inclusive environment recognising our diverse workforce and community
Employee recognition through our Values in Action program

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Join us in our mission to help people to be excited about sport, engage in healthy activity and feel inspired to be their best.
How to apply
Please send through a resume and cover letter supporting your application for this exciting role with State Sport Centres. We will be reviewing applications and commencing interviews as they come in, so please don't delay in applying. For further information please contact Abs Grant, Talent Acquisition Business Partner +61 3 9926 1358
SSCT values diversity, is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and from people with disabilities.
The State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children of young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have a zero tolerance for racism, child abuse, discrimination and inequality. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are visitors to our venues and facilities. Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check before being able to commence employment.