Head of Remuneration and Payroll

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Head of Remuneration and Payroll

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City of Casey

This is your opportunity to lead the strategic design and delivery of Casey’s remuneration framework and payroll operations—driving financial sustainability, employee engagement, and operational excellence across a dynamic organisation serving over 400,000 residents and 36,000 businesses.

Why Casey? The City of Casey is a vibrant, diverse community—and we’re growing fast. Our headquarters at Bunjil Place is more than an office; it’s a cultural hub and architectural icon in Melbourne’s southeast. Here, you’ll work in a space designed for collaboration, creativity, and connection.

What’s on offer

Flexible hours and hybrid working options

Professional development opportunities to grow your career

Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted gym memberships, and an onsite café

Architecturally designed workspace with free coffee, community library, and free parking

A culture that lives by our values: Dream Big, Empower Each Other, Make Our Community Proud

A bit about the role As Head of Remuneration and Payroll, you’ll lead a high‑performing team and set the strategic direction for remuneration and payroll services. Your work will ensure compliance, accuracy, and innovation while shaping policies and frameworks that attract, retain, and reward talent.

You’ll partner with senior leaders to provide expert advice on remuneration, taxation, and superannuation, and drive automation and process improvements across People & Culture systems.

What you’ll deliver

Lead and inspire the payroll team to deliver exceptional service

Design and implement Casey’s remuneration framework aligned with strategy and compliance

Provide strategic advice on remuneration, benchmarking, and compliance

Drive automation and data integrity across systems

Prepare and monitor salary budgets, including FBT and associated costs

Champion Casey’s values and lead by example

What you’ll bring

Extensive experience in remuneration, payroll, and HR systems management

Strong knowledge of legislation, industrial relations, and compliance frameworks

Proven ability to design and implement remuneration strategies and reward programs and systems

Expertise in HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., Frontier or similar)

Degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field

Willingness to undergo pre‑employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, credit check and psychological assessment

What’s next? If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

To find out more about the role, please contact

Stephen Ward - Head of Payroll

(sward@casey.vic.gov.au).

Applications Applications will be accepted until 11:55 pm on Thursday 15 January 2026. Applications will not be accepted via email; please apply by following the links only.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9633 or Talent@casey.vic.gov.au.

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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