Job Description
Posting Start Date: 18/08/2026
Req ID: 5647
Job Title: Deputy Director Payroll Services
Employment Status: Fixed Term Full Time
Job Location: Frankston
Job Description:
Limited Term Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight until September 2027
Located at Golf Links Road, Frankston Victoria
Classification: Grade 7 (HS7*) plus super
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
The Team & Role
The Deputy Director, Payroll Services - Peninsula Care Group is a senior leadership role with end-to-end accountability for payroll service delivery across the Care Group. Responsible for payroll operations, governance, compliance, and continuous improvement, the role ensures payroll outcomes are accurate, compliant, sustainable, and aligned with Bayside Health enterprise payroll strategy, systems, and governance frameworks. Working closely with operational leaders, People & Culture, Finance, and HRIS, the Deputy Director leads payroll service excellence, risk and compliance management, industrial change implementation, audit readiness, and the development of a high-performing payroll team to support workforce delivery and continuous improvement across the Care Group.
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Skills & Experience Required
Extensive experience leading payroll services in a large, complex, highly regulated enviroment.
Strong knowledge of industrial instruments, legislation, and governance frameworks.
Demonstrated experience managing payroll risk, audits, and compliance remediation.
Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, HR, or related field. (desirable)
Healthcare payroll experience and SAP SuccessFactors experience will be highly regarded.
Why join Bayside Health?
Senior leadership opportunity in one of Victoria's largest health services.
Play a key role in payroll transformation and service excellence.
Supportive and collaborative culture.
Attractive remuneration package.
12-month fixed-term contract with immediate impact.
If you're a strategic payroll leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.
Next Steps
For role specific information, please contact John Taylor ,Director HRIS, Payroll and Shared Services at
[email protected]
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact insert relevant recruitment team and contact details.
The role ceases advertising on 1 September 2026: Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/
Additional Information
Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
- Please refer to the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025 – 2027 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.
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