Payroll Team Lead

Payroll Team Lead
ASAP Start, 3 month temporary contract
Local Council | South East Melbourne
38 hours per week | Hybrid work arrangement
$70–$79 per hour + superannuation
  
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Team Lead to join our client — a well-established local council in Melbourne’s south east — on a 3-month temporary contract with an immediate start.

This is a great opportunity to step into a senior payroll role within a complex, high-volume environment, leading a dedicated team and making a real impact from day one.

The Role

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations for a council of approximately 1,000 employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing in line with the accounting timetable
• Supervise and develop a team of Payroll Officers, managing workload priorities and building capability across the team
• Own salary and associated costs budgeting (including FBT), General Ledger re...