• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer Not-for-Profit organisation
• Hybrid working environment, working from home, and centrally located office
• Lead and manage the end to end payroll function for approximately 380 employees
• Work with stakeholders to improve processes and solve problems
• Full time role

About your environment

Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.

The Corporate Services Division incorporates governance, finance, legal, risk, information technology, property and logistics. The focus of the Division is to ensure Cancer Council’s Corporate Services operate to the highest standards of efficiency and effectiveness to ensure compliance and support the organisation to deliver on its Strategic Priorities. The Division also works to ensure the protection and optimisation of the Council’s financial and business assets, and reputation.

Part of the Corporate Services Division, the Finance Team includes Payroll, Transactional Finance, Management Accounting and Financial Accounting.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Payroll Lead to join the Corporate Services Division. Reporting to the Head of Finance your role is to:

• Manage the end to end payroll function for approximately 380 employees with a focus on quality and compliance.
• Ensure the organisation meets its taxation, superannuation and other legislative and statutory obligations.
• Lead payroll-related projects, including system enhancements, legislative changes and process improvements.
• Provide leadership and day to day support to the Payroll Officer.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Appropriate tertiary qualification in Commerce and/or significant demonstrated experience in managing payroll functions within a complex organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of Enterprise Agreements, superannuation, and payroll related legislation.
• Ability to liaise with senior stakeholders and communicate effectively at all levels.
• An analytical mind and demonstrated problem solving skills.

What we can offer you

• Base salary of $95,158 p.a. (dependant on experience) plus 11.5% superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits of $15,900 plus meals/entertainment $2,650 p.a. https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/
• Novated car leasing
• Salary sacrifice
• 17.5% leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home options to support excellent work-life balance
• Cultural leave of up to 5 days paid
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and up to 12 months unpaid leave
• A comprehensive employee assistance program
• A range of wellness initiatives such as flu vaccination, mental and general well-being support, and discounted health insurance
• A range of personal and professional development initiatives such as study support, in-house, external, and on-line learning options as well as the opportunity to apply for scholarships
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer

To apply and for more info

To apply for this opportunity, visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities to download a Position Description and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact Melissa Cardamone on (03) 9514 6630 or [email protected].

Cancer Council will only contact applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.

All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (as required).

Applications close: 20th June 2025 at 11:59 pm

Cancer Council Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cancer Council Victoria is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applicants will be considered for employment. We encourage all people to apply including people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, identify as LGBTIQA+, have a disability, or are part of our culturally and linguistically diverse communities.