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Senior Payroll Specialist

Ambition

Melbourne CBD, Melbournefulltime110k–120kPosted 8/14/2026

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About this role

We're exclusively partnering with a large, well-known Victorian public health and research organisation to find a Senior Payroll Specialist. You'll come in as 2IC to the Payroll Manager, alongside a team of 8 Payroll Officers and a Team Leader who runs fortnightly processing for around 4,200 staff. It's not a set-and-forget payroll role. It's technical, it's varied, and there's a real path forward. The Payroll Manager wants someone they can build up for succession into their own role down the t…

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Senior Payroll Specialist role at Ambition remote?

This role is based in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne. Check the original posting for any hybrid or remote flexibility.

What does the Senior Payroll Specialist role at Ambition pay?

The listed pay is 110k–120k. Salaries vary with experience and location — treat this as a guide and confirm on the original posting.

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