Assistant Payroll Manager

Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference: 856228
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are currently seeking applications for an Assistant Payroll Manager to join Payroll Services, Shared Services SA at The Department of Treasury & Finance (DTF).

What We Offer

• Meaningful work that contributes to outcomes for South Australia
• A supportive team environment where people connect and collaborate
• Flexible working arrangements that support life and career
• Opportunities to grow capability and build a long-term career
• Salary packaging and wellbeing benefits

Who we are

At the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF), we’re building a world-class Treasury for South Australia – it’s about the people and the impact we create together.

We’re South Australia’s lead agency for economic, digital and financial policy outcomes. Our work touches every corner of the state, from enabling frontline services to driving digital transformation. And we do it all with one purpose: to make life better for the people who call South Australia home.

Shared Services SA (SSSA) deliver essential business and finance services across areas of payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tax and financial accounting, and business systems which enable government agencies to focus on serving the community. SSSA support daily operations to driving innovation, your work at Shared Services SA powers the public sector behind the scenes.

Why This Role Matters

As an Assistant Payroll Manager, you will lead the delivery of high-quality payroll services for South Australian Government agencies and their employees. By driving operational excellence, service improvement and stakeholder relationships, you will help deliver reliable services that support agencies to focus on delivering outcomes for the South Australian community.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the delivery of high-quality payroll services across client agencies.
• Manage daily operations and resolve complex payroll service issues.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer-focused services.
• Support major projects and organisational change activities.
• Provide expert advice on complex payroll, compliance and service delivery matters.

Remuneration

ASO7 ($116,089 - $125,490 p.a.) + 12% Superannuation

What you bring

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Leadership experience in a high-volume transactional service delivery environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• The ability to analyse complex issues and identify practical business solutions.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and change initiatives.
• A commitment to service excellence, customer outcomes and high performance.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and lead teams through competing priorities

Application Instructions

Click ‘Apply Now’ to:

• Submit your current CV.
• Tell us about your suitability for the role (maximum two-page) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role.
• Complete and attach the Pre-Employment Declaration

Special Conditions

‘Click’ on the Role Description for full details, including screening requirements and special conditions.

Enquiries

Michael Penglis
Director Payroll Services
Phone: +61 8 7133 8742
Email: ***************@sa.gov.au

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.

If you have accessibility needs or would like us to make any adjustments at any stage of the process — such as receiving interview questions in advance, flexible interview formats, or accessing materials in alternative formats — please let us know. We’re happy to work with you to understand what will help you perform at your best

Aboriginal Employment Program

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are interested in building a career at DTF or across the broader South Australian public sector.

Applicants may also choose to join the SA Public Sector Aboriginal Employment Register. Joining the register is optional and provides access to additional support and employment opportunities across the SA public sector.

Applications close: 12/09/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- ASO7 Role Statement - Assistant Payroll Manager - Aug 2025.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.