Job type: Full time / Fixed term to 22/12/2025 Organisation: Country Fire Authority Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Human Resources Reference: VG/1826655 Do you want to work for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do? We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With over 51,000 volunteers, CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA. If you want to read more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA) click here. About the Role This parental leave opportunity, starting in December 2024, provides the chance to join a close-knit, well-supported team where you can demonstrate your leadership skills and hands-on payroll expertise within a well-established payroll function. Reporting to the Senior Manager, People Services, the Payroll Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing CFA's payroll function. The role ensures the timely and accurate delivery of payroll and HRIS services to CFA staff throughout the entire employment lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and service standards. You'll manage a team of five experienced payroll staff who are committed, dedicated, and highly focused on delivering exceptional payroll and customer services. For more information about the role, please refer to the attached position description. About You We are seeking someone with strong technical payroll expertise and leadership skills for this role, with tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or extensive experience managing a payroll function. Your ability to provide clear, authoritative advice on payroll, remuneration, HRIS systems, and the interpretation of legislation and awards will set you apart as an ideal candidate. You have strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to think creatively. As an inclusive leader, you bring coaching and mentoring skills that prioritise and encourage team development, while also adopting a project management approach to handle complex tasks and deliver timely, effective results. If you're a motivated, professional, and adaptable payroll expert looking to join a well-known organisation that makes a real impact in the community, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. Why choose CFA Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions Growth Opportunities: Learning and development Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways Your Application Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions. When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes, and skills required for the position. Pre-employment Checks Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who: Successfully complete a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check, and hold a valid Working with Children Check. CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email The Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy. We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation, and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g. diversity). The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 . You can view our Privacy Statement here. #J-18808-Ljbffr