Payroll Systems Lead

About the Role

Closing Date: 17/07/2026 

Drive the systems that support thousands of workforce decisions every day.

Are you passionate about workforce systems, data, rostering and continuous improvement? Do you thrive on solving complex problems, optimising processes and helping others get the best from technology?

Albury Wodonga Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Payroll Systems Lead to become the organisation's subject matter expert for our payroll and rostering systems, including PayGlobal and Optima.

In this newly established role, you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring our workforce systems are reliable, efficient and fit for purpose. Working closely with Payroll, People & Culture, operational leaders and ICT, you'll lead system administration, support upgrades and enhancements, deliver training, improve rostering outcomes and help drive smarter workforce decisions through quality data and reporting.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the administration, configuration and optimisation of PayGlobal and Optima
• Acting as the go-to expert for payroll and rostering systems across the organisation
• Supporting managers and roster creators to improve rostering practices and workforce outcomes
• Delivering workforce reporting, analytics and system insights
• Leading testing and implementation of system upgrades and enhancements
• Developing training resources and building system capability across the organisation
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workforce efficiency and user experience

About You

You are a systems-focused professional who enjoys working with data, technology and people. You can confidently translate complex system issues into practical solutions and have a passion for improving processes and supporting stakeholders.

You'll bring:

• Experience administering payroll, rostering or workforce management systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with reporting, data integrity and system governance
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A continuous improvement mindset
• The ability to influence outcomes and support change across a large organisation

Experience with PayGlobal, Optima/RosterOn or similar workforce management systems will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

At Albury Wodonga Health, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on workforce operations across one of regional Australia's largest health services.

We offer:

• A newly created specialist role with organisation-wide influence
• Diverse and challenging work across payroll, rostering and workforce systems
• Opportunities to lead improvement initiatives and system enhancements
• Supportive and collaborative teams
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• The chance to help shape the future of workforce systems at AWH

Ready to lead workforce systems excellence?

Apply now and become our next Payroll Systems Lead.

Employment Type: This is a full-time opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Kirby Cooper at kirby.cooper@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Thinking about a tree-change?

AWH has partnered with The Welcome Experience to support your move. This free service is designed to help essential workers and their families who are considering a move to Albury / Wodonga.

We know how rewarding life and work in regional Australia can be, and we want to make the transition as smooth as possible. The Welcome Experience team can guide you through the process and connect you with the information and support you need. This program is only available to employees relocating to the cities of Albury and Wodonga.

To learn more or register, visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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