Payroll Manager

Mater is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the delivery of end-to-end payroll services across our diverse and complex workforce. Reporting to the Director of People Operations, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a team of payroll professionals, ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, compliantly and on time while driving continuous improvement and transformation initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll leader who thrives in a large, complex environment and enjoys balancing operational excellence with innovation, governance and customer experience. 

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!   

What you’ll be doing 

Reporting to the Director – People Operations, you will be responsible for:

• Leading end-to-end payroll operations across Mater entities
• Ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance and service excellence
• Driving process improvement, automation and payroll transformation initiatives
• Managing payroll governance, audits, risk and compliance activities
• Monitoring payroll performance, controls and financial reconciliations
• Leading payroll system enhancements, upgrades and implementations
• Building strong partnerships across People & Culture, Finance, Technology and operational leadership teams
• Coaching and developing a high-performing payroll team, including two Payroll Operations Leads and a Payroll Compliance Manager

About you 

You are a collaborative and influential payroll leader with extensive experience managing payroll operations within a large, industrially complex organisation.

• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and enterprise agreements
• Experience leading payroll transformation, systems implementation and process improvement initiatives
• Strong governance, compliance, audit and risk management capability
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• Advanced analytical and reporting skills, ideally including experience with Power BI, SQL or similar tools

A relevant qualification in Business, Human Resources, Finance or Payroll will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Applications close Sunday 16 August 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks). 

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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