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Senior Payroll Project Manager

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-10-09
Citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead end-to-end payroll assurance, compliance, and remediation projects for a major Federal Government organisation, focusing on governance, risk mitigation, and control implementation.

Role type

Senior Payroll Project Manager

Builds

Payroll governance frameworks, compliance programs, and risk mitigation strategies

Domain

Public sector / Government / Payroll & HR

Required skills

Project and program management, Payroll assurance and compliance, Industrial instruments interpretation, Data analytics, Audit implementation, Stakeholder engagement

Preferred skills

Experience in complex organisational environments, Advanced analytical skills

Technologies

Data analytics tools, Payroll systems

Responsibilities

Lead payroll assurance and remediation projects, Manage project governance and reporting, Conduct payroll reviews and compliance assessments, Implement audit recommendations and strengthen controls, Deliver reporting to senior decision-makers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC