Senior Project Manager, Payroll
Senior Project Manager, Payroll
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Job Description
At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools employ over 17000 staff and serve more than 118000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World.
It is an exciting time to join MACS where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here.
WHY WORK FOR US
- Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
- Access to flexible working arrangements which include working from home arrangements
- You will work in a tight-knit supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students
The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health safety and wellbeing of everyone inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.
Description
The Senior Project Manager Payroll plays a key role in the Digital Change and Transformation team supporting large-scale initiatives under the Digital Reimagination Program (DRI). As Senior Project Manager Payroll you will lead payroll-related streams across HCM Finance Payroll and IT ensuring alignment between project outcomes and operational needs. The role works closely with delivery teams Product Managers stakeholders and change teams to drive effective project delivery in line with strategic priorities.
Skills And Experiences
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Lead the planning execution and delivery of the Payroll project using agile hybrid or waterfall methodologies ensuring outcomes are on time on scope and on budget.
- Define and manage project scope goals deliverables timelines budgets risks dependencies and success criteria while maintaining governance structures such as Project Control Boards (PCB) Business Decision Authority (BDA) and relevant working groups to ensure on-time in-scope delivery.
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams vendors and stakeholders by facilitating workshops presentations and providing regular updates and serve as the primary point of contact for project-related communications escalations and decision-making to ensure alignment collaboration and timely delivery.
- Manage all aspects of execution including build unit/system test user acceptance testing implementation change activities vendor engagement financials risk management and post-go-live support.
ABOUT YOU
- Proven experience in managing large-scale transformation or complex IT projects including Payroll and HCM within scope time and budget constraints.
- Strong knowledge of Payroll and HCM systems (e.g. Oracle and SAP SuccessFactors HRIS Workday) with a sound understanding of industry standards data governance and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams vendors and stakeholders across all project phases and delivery models (Agile Waterfall or Hybrid).
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills including experience influencing and reporting to senior executives.
- Strong capability in managing project risks budgets dependencies vendor contracts procurement processes and change activities.
HOW TO APPLY
Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.
Click to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role they can be directed to our HR team by email
You will need to provide:
1. An up to-date Resume and
2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria limited to two pages
Note: MACS is committed to the safety wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.
Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Friday 5 September 2025
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
