Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Manager Payroll

Location negotiable across TAFE NSW (subject to campus availability)

Talent Pool (Statewide)

$185,836 salary package - includes base salary ($163,687 per annum), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading  

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

The Manager of Payroll is responsible for leading and managing teams that deliver a wide range of employee services across TAFE NSW including the administration and processing of payroll, leave, and employee entitlements for teaching, non‑teaching, and executive staff.

In this role, you’ll ensure services are delivered to the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and compliance, while driving the ongoing development of streamlined processes and improved procedures. By optimising service delivery, you’ll play a critical part in enhancing the employee experience and supporting the organisation’s operational excellence.

About You 

You are an experienced leader with a strong background in payroll and employee services, capable of managing high‑volume operations with accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. You thrive on guiding teams to deliver exceptional service while fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

You bring strategic thinking and resilience to complex challenges - from streamlining processes and driving change initiatives to providing trusted advice on payroll and employment conditions. With a customer‑first mindset, you inspire your team to embrace innovation, maintain morale under pressure, and consistently deliver value to the organisation.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close on Monday 26 January 2026 at 11.55pm AEDT

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question: Provide an example of when you balanced compliance requirements with the need to improve efficiency in payroll or employee services. What actions did you take and what was the outcome?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Ashar Siddiqui, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email ashar.siddiqui1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 2741.   

Role-specific enquiries: contact Fiona Mackin, Senior Manager Payroll Services via email Fiona.Mackin2@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 4912.

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment. 

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer. 

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