Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $162,076
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/PM1913732
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Payroll Manager leads the delivery and continuous improvement of payroll services across VICSES. The role is responsible for ensuring payroll operations are accurate, timely and compliant with relevant legislation, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBA), taxation requirements and organisational policies.
The position provides specialist payroll expertise and advice to the Financial Controller, senior managers and staff, supporting effective payroll governance, workforce cost management and compliance. The role also ensures appropriate payroll controls and processes are maintained to support financial integrity, audit requirements and risk management.
The Payroll Manager leads the payroll team and drives an efficient and customer-focused service that supports employees across VICSES. The role also contributes to system improvements, payroll-related projects and workforce data reporting to enhance organisational capability and service delivery.
WHO WE ARE:
Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is a volunteer-based emergency service. Our highly skilled and equipped Volunteers are trained comprehensively in a wide range of emergency environments. To minimise the impact of emergencies when they occur and strengthen the community's capacity to recover swiftly and safely, VICSES focuses on working with communities and partners in building resilience to achieve more aware, informed and prepared communities. We support them to understand their risk and the relevance of taking action before, during and after emergency events.
As the largest road rescue network in Australia we have specialist teams that provide a 24/7 response to road accident and trauma incidents. We assist Victoria Police in search and rescue operations, and play an important role in supporting the Country Fire Authority (CFA), Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), Parks Victoria and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) during major bushfire and emergency incidents.
TO APPLY:
Please view the Position Description and submit an application via careers.vic.gov.au
Applications should include a cover letter detailing your relevant skills and experience, along with a current resume or CV.
For further information about the role, please contact Judy Morris on [email protected].
Applications close Monday, April 13, 2026.
VICSES is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to being a child safe organisation and are taking a leadership role in gender equality in the emergency management sector. Additionally, VICSES is committed to ongoing flexible working arrangements, subject to operational and business requirements. For more information on our values, benefits of working with us, and guides on the application and recruitment process, please click here - ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/careers