Supervisor Payroll Services

Today, we’re busy planning for tomorrow. We look to the future to guide the way we innovate, helping us stay relevant and responsive in an unpredictable industry. We’ve always been pioneers, and we’re proud to see that spirit in our people today. Our resilience has helped us through good and tough times, and it still drives us to keep pushing the challenging expectations today. 

As Supervisor, Payroll Services, you’ll lead the delivery of accurate, timely payroll services in compliance with all policies, legislation, and audit requirements. You’ll manage and develop the BAU Payroll Team, optimize payroll system functionality, and drive continuous process improvements aligned with our Payroll Services strategy. Collaboration with business stakeholders is key, and you’ll also play an active role in supporting projects and transformation initiatives within the payroll environment. Please note this is a 24-month fixed term contract. 

You’ll have:

• Minimum five years’ experience in a comparable role
• Proven payroll leadership experience with strong knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory obligations
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation capability to balance business priorities and client needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills to interpret data and drive process improvements
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and mentor a high‑performing team
• High level of organisational skills, initiative, and self‑motivation to manage competing priorities
• Advanced technical proficiency, including Excel and payroll systems; experience with intelligent process automation is highly regarded

Why Qantas?
You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on-the-job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless. 

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan. 

You’ll be challenged and stretched in your role at Qantas, but we’ll make sure we give you the support you need to be your best.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

If you’re ready for a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application today!

Applications close: 12th May 2026