Title:  Payroll Lead

• 12-month Fixed term Contract
• Combine leadership with hands-on payroll expertise while driving process improvements.
• Work closely with People and Finance teams, building strong cross-functional relationships

About AusNet

At AusNet, we connect communities with energy and accelerate a sustainable future. With over 1,700 employees servicing 1.5 million Victorians, we own and operate electricity and gas distribution networks and the state-wide electricity transmission network. Join us and help shape the energy future of Australian communities.  

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Payroll Lead to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll lead a small team while actively managing payroll operations and compliance across multiple states.

You’ll oversee fortnightly pay cycles, ensure compliance with legislation, and play a key role in implementing PayDay Super – aligning superannuation payments with pay day. This role also involves driving process improvements and embedding the AusNet way of working

What You’ll Do

• Deliver hands on end-to-end payroll processing for a complex environment, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timeliness.
• Lead and mentor the payroll team, uplifting capability and embedding compliance.
• Be on the tools in all aspects of payroll processing being fully engaged in planning, coordinating, hands on processing, monitoring, reviewing, reconciling and rectification work. 
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, STP2 reporting, superannuation legislation, LSL and payroll tax.
• Partner with People and Finance teams to resolve issues and streamline processes.
• Support audits, reporting, and maintain accurate payroll documentation.
• Drive successful implementation of payroll-related projects and system changes

About You

• Must have minimum 6 years’ experience in end-to-end payroll leadership role (non-standalone roles) with a hands-on approach.
• Exceptional knowledge and proven adherence of all payroll state and national legislation across Australia.
• Must have SAP S4/Hana payroll processing, SuccessFactors and Spinifex systems experience (mandatory).  PayTools is a bonus.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of industrial employment instruments/tools
• Strong analytical, mathematical skills and Excel proficiency.
• Highly flexible and resilient – able to manage high-pressure pay run weeks.
• Strong coordination skills of team BAU activities and various adhoc requests from employee and business stakeholder and ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Strong verbal and written communication

The Talent Acquisition team at AusNet will be taking a short break over the holiday period. Shortlisting for this role will begin the week commencing 6 January, so feel free to apply now and we’ll be in touch in the new year!

A real place to belong

We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.

We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life.
• Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
• Community Giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
• Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead.

So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward.

We will not be engaging with Recruitment agencies for this role, so please Apply directly.