Payroll Project Specialist Hybrid

• Full-time Fixed-Term (2 years)
• $100000-$125000 per annum plus superannuation and salary packaging
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADOs

Its the people who make the difference at Oral Health Victoria (OHV).

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Project Specialist. This role will lead the improvement and modernisation of Oral Health Victorias payroll system. The role will deliver immediate process improvements while supporting a longer-term technology transformation championing new ways of working and a positive employee experience. Working closely with People & Culture and ICT and supported by the Transformation Project Manager the role will suit an energetic curious connector who can inspire collaboration and drive sustainable patient-centred change.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead payroll and related people systems transformation initiatives delivering quick wins while driving longer-term system improvements.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and digitisation across payroll and related people systems.
• Maintain effective payroll operations while developing and embedding new processes and procedures.
• Research and advise on current and future payroll technologies aligned to organisational strategy.
• Deliver core project management activities including planning risk and stakeholder management and reporting.
• Apply and promote agile modern project management practices and tools across cross-functional teams.
• Lead mentor and inspire cross-functional teams across Payroll HR Finance and IT to achieve project outcomes.
• Drive strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration including with external partners and vendors.
• Promote a positive employee experience through inclusive co-designed and well-communicated change initiatives.
• Lead change management activities to support adoption of new systems and ways of working embedding continuous improvement and agility.
• Please click here to view our Position Description forfurther responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance or a related discipline with project management capability and/or accreditation.
• Demonstrated experience in payroll operations and payroll-related projects including system transformations implementations upgrades or process improvements.
• Experience delivering technology transformation projects using agile or other contemporary project management methodologies.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and strategic thinking skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g. SAP) Excel and the MS Office suite.
• Experience using dynamic project management tools (e.g. Atlassian MS Project Trello).
• Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and facilitate in-person and virtual workshops.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills with the ability to manage expectations and deliver organisational outcomes.
• Ability to work autonomously define work plans and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders beyond direct line control.

Why you should be a part of our team

• Enjoy salary packaging benefits and exciting career development pathways that empower you to grow!
• Take advantage of our monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) to recharge and focus on what matters most.
• Join a dynamic team with a diverse range of skills and experiences where collaboration sparks innovation.
• Work in the heart of Carlton surrounded by amazing coffee shops and delicious food!

To submit your application please click Apply and follow the any queries please contact Please note that applications to this email address will not be monitored.

We will be actively reviewing applicants so please do not hesitate in applying as we may fill this role before the close date

Applications close: Friday 23^rd January.

Please note: We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date once a suitable candidate has been identified.

We acknowledge that diversity increases our ability to transform and achieve better health outcomes therefore we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people from culturally and linguistically diverse background all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in our recruitment process please email (or include your own email address if you prefer).

OHV is committed to child safety and wellbeing and has zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. We provide an inclusive and welcoming environment where cultural safety for children is promoted and practiced.

OHV is a public health service and requires employees to be vaccinated in accordance with policies published by the Department of Health and/or public health orders issued by the government.