The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Payroll Governance Manager to lead governance, compliance, and risk management across our national payroll function. This strategic role is responsible for safeguarding payroll integrity, strengthening internal controls, and driving continuous improvement across a complex, high‑volume environment with multiple industrial instruments. You will play a key leadership role in shaping the payroll governance framework, supporting system optimisation, and embedding best‑practice standards, compliance, and reporting. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned payroll governance leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about building capability and lifting organisational performance through strong technical expertise and experience. Please note that this is a hybrid role and is open to candidates based in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth.

What You Will Bring

You are an accomplished payroll governance professional with deep technical expertise and a strong ability to influence across a large, complex organisation. With a solid understanding of Australian legislation, industrial instruments, and payroll systems, you bring the leadership capability required to guide teams through complexity and change. Your strengths span analytical thinking, risk management, process improvement, and a commitment to accuracy and compliance. You will bring:

• Significant experience across end-to-end payroll operations, including several years leading governance and compliance in a high-volume, multi-instrument environment.
• Expertise in NES, the Fair Work Act, SRO and taxation requirements, labour laws, and award/EA interpretation.
• Proven experience driving automation, optimisation, and system enhancement initiatives.
• Strong ability to identify emerging risks, solve complex problems, and implement preventative controls.
• An empathetic and supportive leadership style, capable of building a high‑performance culture focused on learning and continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities:

• Oversee payroll governance frameworks, policies, and internal controls to ensure compliance with Australian legislation and organisational standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Governance Analysts and Workstream Leads across systems/configuration, statutory compliance, and project delivery.
• Proactively identify compliance risks, manage audit schedules, and implement effective risk‑mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement to strengthen payroll processes, systems, and reporting capability.
• Partner with Industrial Relations, Tax, Audit, HR, and operational leaders to resolve compliance issues and uphold payroll integrity.
• Lead the design and delivery of training programs that build capability and embed consistency and excellence across the payroll function.
• Ensure high‑quality documentation, regular monitoring, and strong governance standards across all payroll activities.

Desirable

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, finance, HR, or a related discipline.
• Experience with large ERP/payroll systems (e.g. Workday, Chris21, UKG, SAP).
• Exposure to major system implementations or large-scale transformational projects.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills across corporate and operational teams.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package, complemented by comprehensive benefits designed to recognise your impact and support your overall wellbeing.
• Leadership and professional development opportunities, with clear pathways for advancement across Australia’s largest private healthcare provider.
• Access to an exclusive rewards program, offering premium discounts and privileges with leading national and global brands.
• Join a purpose-driven organisation at a pivotal moment, where you can lead meaningful transformation and influence the future of high-quality healthcare across the Ramsay network.

About Ramsay Health Care

Founded in Australia in 1964, Ramsay Health Care is the nation’s largest private hospital operator and a global leader in healthcare excellence. With 76 hospitals and 12 surgical centres serving more than 1.1 million patients each year, Ramsay is powered by a dedicated team of over 30,000 professionals across Australia. Guided by our ethos, “People Caring for People,” we are committed to exceptional patient care, meaningful relationships, continuous improvement, and sustainable growth. Beyond our extensive hospital network, we also operate two public facilities, including Joondalup Health Campus, and a community pharmacy network spanning more than 35 locations. Through our culture, “The Ramsay Way,” we prioritise our people, fostering collaboration and empowering teams to deliver outstanding outcomes for patients and communities alike.

To Apply

All applications should include your CV outlining your experience and skills in line with the above. Applications close Sunday 22^nd March 2026. Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com