Join our team! Our iconic venue offers stunning views of the Yarra River and Melbourne cityscape. As industry leaders, we host Australia's most significant events year-round. Join our 500-plus team crafting unforgettable experiences from conferences, exhibitions, and meetings to galas and beyond.
For four years in a row (2016 to 2020), we are proud to have been named an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice.
About the role As the Payroll Manager, you will drive continuous optimisation of payroll operations, always seeking ways to improve efficiency and accuracy. You'll be a role model for a growth mindset, encouraging continuous improvement not just within the payroll function but also across the broader People & Culture team. Coaching and development will be a priority for you, ensuring that your team has the skills and capabilities needed to excel.
You'll manage month-end and year-end processes, staying up to date on legislative changes and statutory requirements to ensure compliance. Leading both internal and external audits will be a key responsibility, as well as identifying essential payroll reports and delivering insightful data summaries to support decision-making.
What you're here to do Drive the payroll function to consistently optimise payroll outcomes.Review payroll processes and policies, and with a view to continuous improvements that deliver both process efficiencies and an optimised employee experience.Provide oversight for all manual calculations (redundancy, termination etc).Manage month end and year end requirements according to prescribed timelines.Ensure the payroll system is updated in accordance with any legislative or other industrial instrument changes and statutory requirements.Payroll reporting – identify required payroll reports and ensure these are accurate, and provide data insight summaries where necessary.You will work on exciting projects, including: Onboard our brand-new venue, Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre onto our systems.Participate in payroll and rostering process enhancements.Lead an upgrade of our payroll system.What you will need Extensive payroll management experience with direct reports in a complex environment.In-depth knowledge of payroll compliance and legislative requirements.A knack for problem-solving and using initiative.Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook, and web-based tools.Demonstrated leadership and coaching abilities.Customer-centric approach and effective stakeholder engagement.Experience in participating in payroll audits.What's for you? An iconic venue where no day is the same.Car space + discounted in house Dry-cleaning.We offer free breakfast, lunch, or dinner – catered with a full weekly menu from our Chefs.14 weeks paid parental leave.Flexible and hybrid work options.Purchased leave, healthy days, volunteer days and more.Friendly and inclusive environment.A well-being program and initiatives.Cultural diversity is valued and supported.Emphasis on learning and career development.Discount on Health Insurance, childcare discounts and more.Free event tickets & Employee discounts at onsite restaurants, cafes, and parking.5 days personal leave from the day you start (the remaining allocated after 6 months).After the first year, you are allocated a further (10) days on each twelve-month anniversary thereafter.An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that is available to employees and their families.We care about you beyond your job satisfaction. Our health and wellbeing initiatives are continuing to expand to help encourage your personal and professional growth.
Our community Find endless opportunities to join community initiatives. We proudly partner with top Australian charities that share our values of sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation. Through our community program, we provide almost $2 million in support each year to help them make a difference.
Discover more about MCEC! Our website .auLearn more about who we are.We're all about making events matter - see how we create impact for our people, visitors, and community.Learn about our sustainability goals.Why choose us? At MCEC, we're not your typical event venue. We're a dynamic team passionate about bringing event ideas to life. With over 1,000 bespoke events yearly, we pioneer new possibilities in event excellence.
Built on the banks of the Birrarung (Yarra River), Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Narrm, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to Elders of all First Nations communities that visit MCEC.
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