About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About Veolia</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.</span></p> <p>.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>The Opportunity</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">As our Head of Payroll at Veolia Australia, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of payroll operations and strategy, ensuring payroll services are delivered on time with the highest degree of compliance. You will provide leadership, strategic direction and development to a team of 12, with four direct reports, driving for continuous improvement for team performance, systems and processes. You will lead the integration and transformation of payroll systems and processes to ensure you enhance efficiency, scalability, and the employee experience of payroll services. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who wants to join a large organisation to provide strategic direction, excellence and innovation. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What's on offer</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Established team with strong systems knowledge</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Varied strategic leadership role with wide scope and interesting projects</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Global leader in ecological transformation</span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What you'll be responsible for</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Deliver accurate, timely payroll across multiple pay cycles (weekly, salaried, executive and off-cycle), with final review and sign-off authority for all payruns</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Navigate superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax, Fair Work Act, and state Long Service Act requirements while ensuring statutory reporting is always on point</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Lead production and reconciliation of annual payment summaries to ATO standards, keeping Veolia audit-ready year-round</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Drive payroll strategy and lead transformational process improvements that streamline operations, enhance reporting capabilities, and genuinely improve how the team works</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Collaborate with Digital, HR, IR/ER, Compensation and Benefits teams to resource and implement initiatives that move the needle—from enterprise agreement consolidation to simplification</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Set clear strategy, coach team members through policy and award changes, and foster cross-functional knowledge sharing that elevates capability across the function</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Cultivate strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless collaboration and service delivery</span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What you'll need to be successful</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Extensive, demonstrable payroll leadership experience</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Tertiary qualifications in Finance/Accounting/Business or a similar area</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Proven experience in a large, complex organisation</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience in implementing process improvements </span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Why Veolia?</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Flexible and hybrid working arrangements</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at </span><a style="text-decoration:none" href="http://anz.veolia.com/careers"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#1155cc;text-decoration:underline">anz.veolia.com/careers</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.</span></p></div></div></div>