Date:
17 Aug 2026
Location:
Western Sydney, NSW, AU
Department:
Enabling Areas
Description:
Lead Deloitte's payroll compliance framework across a complex national environment, shaping policy, controls and pay accuracy at scale.
Thrive in an innovative, collaborative people culture
Mentoring, coaching and leadership programs to help you make an impact that matters
This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll leader to join our National Finance team in Parramatta and help strengthen compliance, accuracy and continuous improvement across a large, complex payroll environment.
This is a Fixed Term contract role with a duration of 9 months.
What will your typical day look like?
In this role, you'll oversee and enhance Deloitte's payroll compliance framework across systems, processes and reporting. That includes keeping pace with changes in payroll legislation, reviewing controls, and making sure payroll practices align with legal, regulatory and Deloitte requirements. You'll also lead audits, manage compliance reporting, and work through issues that need careful judgement and technical depth.
A big part of your impact will come from improving how payroll compliance operates at scale. From BAS reconciliations and single touch payroll through to general ledger alignment and payroll record keeping, you'll help ensure pay is accurate, risks are identified early, and processes stand up to scrutiny. Your work will support confidence across the business and help resolve employee concerns promptly and effectively.
Alongside the technical work, you'll lead and develop a team of specialists while partnering closely with stakeholders across Talent, Employee Relations, Group Accounts and Deloitte's employment tax advisers. The role offers a strong mix of leadership, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration, with plenty of scope to recommend better ways of working and lift capability across the payroll function.
About the team
The National Finance team brings together accounting and technical specialists who support the firm's core administrative and financial operations. Within that, Payroll plays a critical role in delivering accurate, compliant payroll services across Deloitte. Based in our Western Sydney office at Parramatta, this team works across payroll operations, reporting and governance, helping keep the business running smoothly behind the scenes.
Enough about us, let's talk about you
You may have all or some of the following skills/experiences:
Extensive experience in end-to-end payroll management, including leading payroll compliance in medium to large organisations
Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and regulatory reporting, including Fair Work, taxation, FBT, single touch payroll and WGEA
Experience working in high-volume payroll environments, ideally supporting workforces of 10,000+ employees
A track record of developing, implementing and monitoring payroll compliance frameworks and process improvements
Confidence working across teams and building trusted relationships with stakeholders in Talent, Employee Relations, Finance and specialist advisory groups
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
People leadership experience, with the ability to coach and develop specialists in a technically complex environment
Experience with payroll audits, reconciliations and reporting would be highly regarded
Why Deloitte?
At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We're always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction - whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.
We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone's perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.
We value in-person connection with our clients and our colleagues. We offer several ways for you to work flexibly so that you can serve your clients, stay connected with your team, and manage your personal priorities.
We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.
