Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

The requirement of the Payroll Project Specialist is to provide crucial support in the number of key projects currently underway in the Virgin Australia payroll eco system, including Enterprise Agreement implementations, Ground Rostering Management Systems and Payroll Transformation project activities and system configurations and dependencies.

What you’ll be doing

Virgin Australia Group Payroll is a fast-paced environment, with a complex end of life payroll system that covers four legal employers across nine payrolls. This is a 12 month full time, fixed term contract reporting through to the Manager, Payroll Services. Your role responsibilities will cover a broad range of tasks including but not limited to:

• Perform detailed data analysis, process analysis document the “as is” and “to be” system states.
• Document the design and implementation methodology of changes to the payroll system as part of Enterprise Agreement implementations and other payroll led/consultive projects.
• Produce high quality design artefacts clearly articulating design intent and systems and business process interactions.
• Leverage payroll systems expertise to solve complex problems within payroll (and upstream) system constraints.
• Engage with subject matter experts from other parts of the business to understand and document requirements, conduct testing and problem solve to ensure technical compatibility.

You’ll be great in this role if you…

• Solid understanding of Australian payroll legislation and how it applies to systems.
• Working knowledge of enterprise payroll systems
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of key risks in payroll systems and common points of failure.
• Experience with Oracle Payroll or Oracle e-business suite (desirable)
• Payroll Implementation exposure and project experience.
• Sound project management and time management skills.
• Excellent communicator.

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• A flexible, hybrid work style.
• One of Brisbane’s most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
• Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
• ‘Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

When everyone is included, everyone wins

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply?

We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.