Position Number: JR-004259 Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time; Continuing Faculty: Enterprise Technology Department/School: Business Services Salary: UOM 7 - $109,093 - $118,091 p.a. plus 17% super (salary negotiable) Play a key role in payroll system innovation / Ensure compliance & accuracy / Shape university-wide financial operations. Apply now to spearhead payroll system excellence and drive strategic improvements at a world-class university. Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected. Your next career opportunity As a Senior Payroll Systems Specialist at the University of Melbourne, you'll play a pivotal role in optimising and supporting the institution's payroll systems. You'll provide technical expertise and leadership across payroll configuration, system maintenance, compliance, and reporting. This role offers you the opportunity to apply your aPay (Ascender/Dayforce) expertise in a dynamic higher education environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure seamless payroll operations and drive continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include: System Management: Configure, administer, and maintain the aPay payroll system, ensuring data integrity and compliance with legislation and policies. Issue Resolution: Research, triage, and resolve payroll system issues promptly, minimising operational disruptions. Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with stakeholders to design, scope, and deliver payroll system enhancements and new capabilities. Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, and IT teams to manage project risks, issues, and decisions related to payroll systems. You may be a great fit if: You are an experienced payroll systems professional with strong technical skills in aPay (Ascender/Dayforce), possessing excellent problem-solving abilities and a passion for optimising payroll processes in complex organisational environments. You may also: Have 3 or more years of experience configuring and administering payroll and awards systems. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Dayforce system building blocks and their alignment with industrial instruments. Possess strong analytical skills and experience in requirements gathering, design, and testing of payroll solutions. Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including senior management. Show a commitment to continuous learning and driving improvement in payroll systems and processes. For further information please refer to the attached PD. What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including: Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being. Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance. Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance. Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members! For more information check out our benefits page! Your new team – Enterprise Technology The Enterprise Services domain team, part of Enterprise Technology, is responsible for planning and delivering a wide range of initiatives. These include IT enablement for new campus buildings and facilities, smart campus projects IT infrastructure upgrades, and integration, identity management, and security solutions. The team also drives application and digital projects across core enterprise functions such as finance, HR, procurement, service management, space management, and other back-office capabilities. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities. The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard – 61 410 701 828 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected] . You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring Working at the University – what you need to know This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Join Us and unlock your career potential! Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today ! Including the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description) ^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Mick Powar via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. If you have any particular questions regarding the job, please follow the details listed on the Position Description. Applications close: Sunday 2nd November Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone. Position Description: JR-004259 - Payroll System Administrator UOM 7 PD.pdf