• Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 8 $114,231 - $130,786 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

About the role:

The Specialist, Payroll Services is responsible for leading a team responsible for providing payroll, benefits and salary packaging services to the University. We are seeking a detailed-orientated and experienced person to lead, supervise and guide a highly capable team to deliver quality advisory and administration services to stakeholders at all levels within the University, ensuring the processes are continually improved and align to best practice.

As a Specialist, Payroll Services, you will:

• Act as a coach and work with team members to facilitate growth and development by giving balanced, constructive feedback considering individual capability and team performance, in alignment with Deakin’s code of conduct and core university strategies and polices that promote a safe, sustainable and productive working environment.
• Ensure the delivery of payroll services, including payroll tax, reconciliations, clearing accounts, superannuation, salary sacrifice and management of international payroll.
• Provide leadership, guidance, coaching and support to team members in order to facilitate a positive work environment and to ensure role clarity and operational delivery through appropriate workload distribution.
• Foster and encourage a proactive, customer service focused culture in line with service standard and respond to queries or concerns raised regarding the service delivery of the team using a pragmatic and collaborative approach to solving problems.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Louise Lo Grasso (Senior Manager, Payroll Services) on [email protected]

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Specialist Payroll Services_HEW 8 FINAL (2).pdf

Applications for this position close on the 3rd of July 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.