<p>Initial 6-month temp opportunity. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Manager to start ASAP for a leading non-profit in the south-east. <strong>Please note you must be available to start prior to Christmas. </strong></p><p>Chris 21/iChris experience is very highly desired.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br /> We are seeking an experienced <strong>Payroll Manager</strong> to oversee and manage all aspects of payroll. This is a critical role ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while leading and developing a team.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and inspire the Payroll team, helping develop and up-skill team members</li><li>Manage end-to-end payroll processing for up to 4000 employees across multiple awards, agreements and payment cycles</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, awards, and organisational policies.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and reporting for audits and statutory requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll queries and provide exceptional internal service.</li><li>Drive process improvements and implement best practices in payroll systems and procedures.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in payroll management, ideally within the non-profit, health or disability services sector.</li><li>Strong people leadership experience</li><li>Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements.</li><li>Proficiency in Chris 21/iChris and Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, confidentiality, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><em>Reference Number: </em>06830-0013346087 CG</strong></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2Fyb2xpbmUuZ3V0aHJpZS4wNzY2MS4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Company</span></strong></p><p>Our client is one of Australia's most respected and esteemed professional services firms, renowned for delivering strategic, commercially driven advice to a diverse portfolio of high-profile organisations, sophisticated private clients, and large family enterprises. With a national presence and an enviable reputation for excellence, the firm is regularly engaged in high-impact matters, major transactions, and complex commercial challenges.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Controller leads the firm's financial management and operational finance function. You will oversee all core accounting activities such as, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, payroll, working capital, trust accounting and financial analysis, whilst driving continuous improvement across systems, processes, and reporting frameworks.</p><p>This is both a hands-on and strategic leadership position. You will develop and mentor a high-performing finance team, provide commercially focused insights to senior stakeholders, and influence firm-wide decision-making within a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p><p>Leadership & Team Development</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor and develop a team of five, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Set clear expectations aligned with the firm's financial goals and ensure the delivery of high-quality support to internal stakeholders.</li></ul><p>Management Accounting</p><ul><li>Deliver accurate monthly financial results and departmental P&Ls.</li><li>Partner with the CFO to drive insights into profitability, utilisation, recovery, matter performance and business drivers.</li><li>Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts and variance analysis, providing valuable commentary to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Support data-driven decision-making with actionable commercial insights.</li><li>Drive cost management initiatives and assess business cases for operational efficiency.</li></ul><p>Financial Accounting, Payroll & Compliance</p><ul><li>Oversee the preparation of annual financial statements and all external audit processes.</li><li>Manage statutory and tax compliance requirements, including BAS, FBT and associated reconciliations.</li><li>Supervise end-to-end payroll, including monthly processing, superannuation, adjustments and relevant tax obligations.</li><li>Prepare profit forecasts, tax reconciliations and professional services income calculations.</li><li>Produce accurate partner income and annual distribution statements.</li></ul><p>Projects, Systems & Process Improvement</p><ul><li>Contribute to finance, IT and cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing accuracy, efficiency and automation.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities for process innovation within the finance function.</li><li>Document and embed best-practice financial processes across the organisation.</li></ul><p>Reporting & Insights</p><ul><li>Deliver high-quality financial reporting and tailored analysis for partners and senior leaders.</li><li>Lead benchmarking and survey reporting processes.</li><li>Provide clear, commercial commentary to support strategic decision-making.</li></ul><p>External Stakeholder & Relationship Management</p><ul><li>Manage key relationships with banks, auditors, accountants, insurers and technology partners.</li><li>Negotiate supplier contracts and oversee annual banking facility reviews.</li><li>Monitor banking covenants and ensure compliance with financial obligations.</li></ul><p>Working Capital & Cashflow Management</p><ul><li>Drive strong working capital performance, with a focus on billing, collections and WIP management.</li><li>Manage partner capital contributions, loans and equity reconciliations.</li><li>Maintain accurate cashflow forecasting and liquidity planning frameworks.</li><li>Provide recommendations to en<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">hance the firm's financial resilience.</span></strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><p>You are an experienced, commercially minded finance leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for elevating financial operations.</p><p><strong>You will bring:</strong></p><ul><li>CA/CPA qualification with 10+ years' experience in finance or accounting roles (professional services experience highly regarded).</li><li>Minimum 5 years' experience in finance leadership, with demonstrated capability in developing and empowering teams.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in partnership and trust structures.</li><li>Proven capability in process improvement and leveraging technology to drive efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organisation.</li><li>Advanced financial analysis, problem-solving and project management skills.</li><li>High attention to detail, strong time management, and comfort operating in an environment with competing priorities.</li><li>Commercial acumen, proactive thinking, and the confidence to challenge the status quo.</li></ul><p><strong><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why This Role?</span></strong></p><p>This is an exceptional leadership opportunity within a prestigious, values-driven firm known for its culture of excellence, collaboration, and long-term stability. You will work closely with highly respected senior leaders, influence key strategic decisions, and play a pivotal role in driving the firm's financial performance and operational sophistication.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>How to Apply</strong></span></p><p>If you are a senior finance leader seeking a high-impact role within a reputable and established professional services organisation, we would love to hear from you. </p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Reference Number: </em><a href="https://rh.my.salesforce.com/a1GVT000005SBaL"><em>06810-0013336907</em></a><em>LH</em></strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong>This is an</strong> on-site <strong>position.</strong></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bGF1cmVuLmhheGJ5LjY0MzgwLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>This organisation is a large, complex, multi-site and commercially dynamic business operating across Australia and New Zealand, with global parent-company reporting requirements. The business partners closely with operational leaders and external stakeholders to drive profitability, compliance, and sustainable growth.</p><p>With a strong focus on innovation, accountability, and developing high-performing teams, the business is digitally progressive and values leaders who challenge the status quo, think commercially, and build capability for the future.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />The Role</span></strong></p><p>This is a senior finance leadership role responsible for the <strong>end-to-end financial operations and strategic direction</strong> of the ANZ business.</p><p>You will lead the finance function across all core areas including <strong>financial reporting, statutory compliance, tax, treasury, payroll, audits, cash flow, forecasting, commissions, and budgeting</strong>.</p><p>This role has a strong <strong>commercial and stakeholder-facing focus</strong>, working with executive leaders, operational teams, franchise stakeholders, auditors, regulators, and offshore finance teams. You'll play a key role in shaping profitability initiatives, supporting revenue management strategies, and enabling data-driven decision-making through real-time reporting and predictive analytics.</p><p>From a leadership perspective, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Building a high-performance finance team</li><li>Driving succession planning and talent development</li><li>Lifting financial acumen across the broader leadership group</li><li>Leading continuous improvement, automation, and digital finance transformation</li></ul><p>This is a <strong>true "director-level" role</strong> with strategic influence, operational ownership, and significant leadership scope.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />Your Profile</span></strong></p><p>ou are a commercially driven, technically strong finance leader who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments. You enjoy balancing <strong>hands-on financial leadership with strategic influence at the executive level</strong>.</p><p>You will bring:</p><ul><li><strong>CPA or CA qualification</strong> with <strong>at least 5 years' post-qualification experience</strong></li><li>Strong <strong>technical accounting, tax, and compliance capability</strong></li><li>Demonstrated success <strong>leading, mentoring, and developing finance teams</strong></li><li>Experience managing <strong>audits, statutory reporting, and external stakeholders</strong></li><li>High attention to detail, combined with <strong>commercial mindset and strategic thinking</strong></li><li>Confidence communicating complex financial information to <strong>non-finance leaders</strong></li><li>A proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment</li><li>A continuous-improvement mindset - always asking <em>"How can this be done better?"</em></li></ul><p>You will naturally align to a values-led leadership style and demonstrate:</p><ul><li>Integrity and accountability</li><li>Curiosity and commercial acumen</li><li>Confidence to challenge, influence, and lead change</li><li>A passion for building capability and bench strength within your team</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />Apply Today</span></strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Reference Number:</em> 06810-0013343930JM</strong></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFjcXVpLm1hbm9sb3BvdWxvcy42NzI0My4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>📢</strong><strong> Robert Half</strong> is hiring a Consultant 📢</p><p>Looking for a career move that combines purpose, progression, and people? Join Robert Half Melbourne and discover what's possible in a role where your success is supported, celebrated, and truly rewarded. Whether you come from recruitment, sales, or a consultative B2B background, this is your chance to build a career with one of the world's most respected talent solutions organisations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Why Robert Half?</strong></p><p>Named one of <em>Australia's Best Workplaces™ 2024 </em>and re-certified for 2025, Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialised recruitment consultancy. We are proud to be recognised as a <em>Fortune® Most Admired Company™</em> for the 28th consecutive year, and the only company in our sector to earn that honour. Our Melbourne office is a key hub in our ANZ business, with a long-standing client base, an established brand reputation, and a tenured, high-performing team. You'll step into a mature desk and a high-trust culture that balances autonomy with support and innovation with performance. Our Melbourne office is growing. You'll be part of a collaborative, high-energy team that's known for delivering real results while having a lot of fun along the way. As part of our global business, you'll have the tools, training, and support to thrive.</p><p><br /><strong>What sets us apart?</strong></p><ul><li>Best-in-class recruitment tools and tech (including AI-powered systems)</li><li>Continuous learning and development at every stage of your career</li><li>Recognition programs with local and global rewards</li><li>A people-first workplace that supports wellbeing and growth</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What you'll do</strong></p><ul><li>Build and manage your own portfolio of clients and candidates</li><li>Partner with hiring managers to deliver tailored talent solutions</li><li>Source, assess and represent top talent in your specialisation</li><li>Use your market knowledge to consult and advise</li><li>Contribute to a positive team culture and broader business success</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Who you are</strong><br />We're looking for individuals who are:</p><ul><li>Experienced in 360-degree recruitment or solution-based B2B sales (3+ years)</li><li>Commercially driven and results-focused</li><li>Naturally consultative and relationship-oriented</li><li>Resilient, curious, and open to learning</li><li>A team player who brings energy and integrity to everything they do</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What you'll get</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive base salary, plus super, plus uncapped commission</li><li>Clear progression opportunities, both locally and internationally</li><li>AI-powered tech and tools to support your success</li><li>Local, national, and international recognition events - our annual Las Vegas "Reach for the Stars" event is somewhat legendary </li><li>Inclusive workplace programs, wellbeing initiatives, and generous leave allowances</li><li>Community involvement and CSR opportunities</li><li>Many other company benefits ...</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Ready to take the next step?</strong></p><p>Apply now for a confidential chat on a career with us. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia or relevant sponsorship for permanent employment.<br /><br />At Robert Half, inclusion is part of who we are. We welcome diverse perspectives and experiences - so you can bring your whole self to work and thrive in an environment where everyone belongs.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/aGF5bGV5LmJhY2hlci4zODkwNC4xMDY3NUByb2JlcnRoYWxmaW50bC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>Our client is in the logistics and transport sector, supporting national operations across warehousing and distribution. With a strong reputation for reliability, safety, and service excellence, the business is investing in new operational capability. The team is fast-paced, solution-focused, and committed to keeping their supply chain moving. You'll be joining a collaborative environment where people work hard, support one another, and take pride in delivering results for customers every day.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p>This role is taking the lead on high volume recruitment of over 200 drivers, this is a fast-paced position. Your duties may include but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>Manage high-volume recruitment of drivers</li><li>Keep candidates moving efficiently through the pipeline</li><li>Think creatively to attract talent in a competitive market</li><li>Partner closely with the HR Business Partner and other key stakeholders in the business</li><li>Prepare temp candidate packs and costing summaries</li><li>Support general recruitment activity across the logistics team</li></ul><p><em> </em></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a transactional, high volume recruitment role - <strong>essential</strong></li><li>Experience in recruiting either drivers, or within the logistics or supply chain industry - <strong>essential</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The opportunity</span></strong></p><ul><li>Work with a supportive and collaborative logistics team</li><li>No shutdown period- only public holidays over Christmas</li><li>Strong chance of extension if it's a great fit</li><li>Free onsite parking</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Reference Number: </em><a href="https://rh.my.salesforce.com/a1GVT000005WBv72AG">06810-0013341290</a>KB</strong></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/a3Jpc3RhLmJlbm5ldHQuMTk5MjQuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
