We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Team Lead to join our Business Services Centre (BSC) team, based in either our Sydney (North Ryde) or Melbourne office. In this permanent role, you'll lead a team of 5–7 payroll officers, supporting payroll delivery across the business while fostering continuous improvement and high performance. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities 

Provide effective leadership and direction to payroll team to ensure the efficient and accurate delivery of payroll services to Downer’s employees.Work with the Payroll Manager to ensure Data integrity checks are conducted regularly and documented for compliance and audit purposes.Ensure appropriate training and development programs are implemented to build technical competencies and capabilities of individuals and the team. Oversee team performance, ensuring collaboration among team members and stakeholders with ongoing performance monitoring. Ensure governance and compliance standards are maintained across all payrolls.Contribute to and manage special projects within BAU functions, supporting the strategic direction of the BSC Payroll function.Work closely with the Payroll Manager to provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting that supports a seamless service experience for internal and external stakeholders.

 

What You Will Bring 

 

You are a strategic and results-driven Payroll Lead with strong leadership skills and a proven ability to support and guide teams toward achieving performance goals. You excel at planning, organising, and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders while driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery. Adaptable in fast-paced environment, you effectively manage resources and priorities to meet KPIs and business objectives. You will also bring with you:

7+ years’ experience managing a high performing team of payroll professionals.Certificate IV of Payroll Management or similar qualification recognised in Australia for Australian payroll is advantageous. Proven experience in operational disciplines and continuous improvement.Experience in planning and implementing business process improvements and change management within an organisation.Extensive experience with payroll and STP reconciliations, end-of-month (EOM), and end-of-year (EOY) processes.Advanced knowledge of payroll legislation and best practices as applied in the payroll function.

Benefits of Working with Downer:

Work with an ASX listed company; working with market leaders.Grow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning: Professional development programsAccess to professional memberships and industry networksBe part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee’s wellbeing needs:Parental leaveEmployee Assistance ProgramPrograms promoting diversity and inclusionA range of Corporate Benefits, including: Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms)Salary sacrifice superannuation 

At Downer, our approach to diversity is what sets us apart. Our people can be their best by bringing their most authentic selves to work every day. Downer is made up of more than 33,000 people who are all different. Different preferences and perspectives. Different histories and heritages. We are different in the way we think, the actions we take and the unique value we contribute to Downer and it’s these differences that are Downer’s greatest strength. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.