Manager - Payroll Services, Education

Step into a pivotal leadership role with the Queensland Department of Education as Manager, Payroll Services — where youll influence strategic HR initiatives and drive payroll excellence for over 90,000 employees statewide.

If youre ready to shape innovative systems in a high-impact, values-led organisation dedicated to equity, excellence, and making a real difference, this is your opportunity!

About the Department of Education:

The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start, engaging young people in learning, creating safe and inclusive workplaces and investing in communities for a stronger Queensland. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.

Your Role:

As the Manager you will be part of team which is accountable for the delivery of the Departments statewide fortnightly payroll.

There are three Manager positions in Payroll Services which report to the Director, Payroll Servcies. Two positions are located in Education House, Brisbane City the other is located at Mt Gravatt.

This position vacancy is located at Mt Gravatt (located just across from Garden City shopping centre).

Note: this recruitment process may be used for any future vacancies in either location.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the delivery and quality of HR and payroll services to ensure alignment with departmental strategy and effective support for over 90,000 employees.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure payroll operations and services meet business needs and reflect best-practice improvements.
• Provide expert advice on complex payroll matters while proactively identifying and managing compliance and financial risk.
• Inspire and guide a payroll team to deliver timely, accurate, and integrated services that meet departmental goals.
• Support workforce performance and engagement through strategic payroll solutions, inclusive practices, and continuous service improvement.

About You

The ideal applicant will have:

• Ability to manage a large team providing support through periods of significant change.
• A track record in providing payroll services in a large, complex or high-pressure environment.
• Ability to respond to changing demands and priorities.
• Leadership skills in creating and maintaining effective teams, driving performance and achieving effective service delivery.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )