"Manager, Payroll"

Manager, Payroll

561462

Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601

Fixed Term

Closing at: Mar 1 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Position Description

Classification: Senior Manager 1

Salary package: $138,182 - $144,783 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 18 months)

The Australian National University (ANU) is home to some of the most remarkable people from across the world: visionaries, influential leaders, researchers and advocates creating impact and change nationally, regionally and globally. ​ ANU attracts exceptional staff and students and, through education and enrichment programs, helps them to achieve ambitious goals, and pursue brilliant careers. 

The Payroll Manager will lead payroll operations, over-seeing end‑to‑end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with legislation and enterprise agreements, and champion continuous improvement for our payroll team. If you’re a proactive leader with strong people management skills, who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and brings both technical capability and a passion for people‑centred service, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a proactive, detail‑driven professional with extensive payroll knowledge from a large organisation. Experience in utilising HRMS (PeopleSoft preferred) is highly regarded, along with a commitment to continuous improvement, and the confidence to partner with stakeholders across the organisation. 

For further information, please contact the Head of People Services, Fiona Morris via fiona.morris@anu.edu.au 

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application Information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

 A current curriculum vitae (CV); and

 A cover letter addressing the selection criteria (no more than two pages). 

Reasonable adjustments to support applicants through this recruitment process can be made available upon request. Requests for adjustments will be treated with the strictest of confidentiality. 

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. 

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.