Team Leader Payroll Operations

The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.

The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.

The People Strategy and Operations (VPS) Division is responsible for managing HR operations and providing strategic support for both corporate staff and accommodation services. It oversees corporate environments, sustainability initiatives, payroll, recruitment, policy development, workplace relations, and workforce management. Operating under a values-based framework, the division prioritises meeting client needs and improving policies and processes, to deliver on our corporate responsibilities.

It's an exciting time to join the People Services branch, which manages payroll, people operations, talent acquisition and HR services with the goal of attracting and retaining top talent, whilst nurturing a culture of high performance and innovation. The branch is currently implementing a new innovative operating model to introduce more efficient work methods and enhance its service delivery to the business.

As a Team Leader in the Payroll Operations team, reporting to the Assistant Manager, you will play a crucial role in working with a small team of Payroll Operations Advisors to manage and deliver the payroll for the corporate workforce. You will focus on fostering a collaborative and customer-centric culture to deliver high-quality HR Payroll services. Your responsibilities will include providing oversight of daily team operations, ensuring consistent adherence to quality standards, managing day-to-day operations, and engaging with stakeholders. This role offers a career development opportunity to lead a new function and team within People Services. The ideal candidate should be proactive, and customer-focused, possess strong problem-solving skills, and have excellent communication skills.

Attributes

The ideal candidate should be adaptable and collaborative, accepting changes in priorities and working effectively with teams beyond their own. They should create a supportive team environment, sharing information and supporting colleagues. They should also focus on innovation and continuous improvement, aligning objectives with broader goals and using critical thinking to solve problems. Effective stakeholder management and customer focus are crucial, ensuring work adds value and meets needs. Strong team management skills, aligning work with departmental goals and allocating tasks effectively, are also essential.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Jay Rottem, Assistant Manager Payroll Operations via [email protected].

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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22 July 2025