The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Payroll Officer
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Full Time Ongoing position
• Join Melbourne Health Financial Shared Services at The Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Work within a collaborative, high-volume payroll team supporting over 30,000 employees

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Victoria's leading public health services, renowned for excellence, innovation and compassionate care. We are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Finance team within Melbourne Health Financial Shared Services (MHFSS).

Reporting to the Payroll Operations Manager, you will be part of a shared services function that processes payroll for over 30,000 employees across highly complex Enterprise Agreements spanning The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Western Health, The Royal Children's Hospital and The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. This role is responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, statutory compliance and high-quality client service, while contributing to continuous improvement and payroll-related projects.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in payroll processing within a complex organisation
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, EBAs and statutory requirements
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with a client-focused approach
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a team-based environment
• Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Office
• Commitment to The Melbourne Way – people first, leading with kindness, excellence together

Desirable

• Experience with payroll-related projects and process improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with automated payroll systems and willingness to adapt to new technologies

 Benefits of working at RMH: 

• Salary packaging options, earn up to $12,000 tax free earnings!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO’s for full-time employees
• Discounted gyms and health centre access with Fitness Passport
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities
• RMH is a values led organisation – People First, Lead with Kindness and Excellence together! 

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Interested? Click on the apply button! Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.   

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.