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• Employment Type: Fixed-term 12 month project role 
• Remuneration: Senior appointment, competitive total package 
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available) 

 
About UNSW 
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. 

Why your Role Matters
We are seeking a Business Integration Consultant holding extensive experience as a Payroll Manager/ Specialist in a complex matrix environment to join our newly developed HR Strategic Project Team. Bringing a practiced upstream/downstream understanding of the payroll lifecycle, you will play a leading role in transitioning project outcomes into functional and sustainable BAU practices that support pivotal organisational goals to improve efficiency, compliance and pay confidence. 

You will provide expert guidance to create a comprehensive integration roadmap strategy that ensure business processes, systems, and technologies are streamlined and enhance current practices whilst upholding regulatory and statutory obligations. You will be instrumental in developing human- centered solutions that improve the user’s ability to deliver their role at UNSW. 

Reporting directly to the HR Director, Strategic Projects, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, HR, and IT and make a significant impact on how we work at UNSW, promoting sustainable and agile practices. 

Skills & Experience summary: You will hold a relevant qualification, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience across payroll and business transformation/optimisation projects, bringing a good understanding of HR operations to offer a holistic and broad view to our HR Strategic Project Team, alongside the following: 

• Extensive experience as a Payroll Manager or Specialist in a complex matrix environment.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies, tools, and best practices. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. 
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. 
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills. 
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders both internal and external. 
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively across multi-function teams
  
  For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description 

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description). Applications will be reviewed as received so please submit your interest at your earliest convenience.   
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application. 

UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:  

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)  

• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period. 

• Career development opportunities  

• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses 

• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.  

• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport) 

Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant 
E: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au  (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online) 

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.