GEGAC is seeking a Payroll
and Financial Control Lead to oversee end-to-end payroll and related finance
functions. You’ll ensure payroll is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time,
while providing strong financial oversight, reporting, and control. This is a
key role driving process improvement across payroll, HR, and finance in a
supportive, purpose-driven organisation.
Organisational Profile
GEGAC is an Aboriginal
Community Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria. Consisting of
about 200 staff, GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation that delivers holistic
services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders &
Disability and Early Childhood Education.
GEGAC advocates for the
self-determination of the Aboriginal community by prioritising services that
enhance social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, with culture at the heart
of everything we do.
Position Purpose
The Payroll & Financial Control Lead
is responsible for the end-to-end integrity, accuracy, and compliance of
GEGAC’s payroll function, acting as the organisation’s central control point
for payroll-related financial obligations. The role ensures payroll is
processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with industrial instruments,
taxation, and superannuation legislation. The position also maintains
payroll-related financial controls, reconciliations, and reporting, and
supports continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes.
Key Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated
capability to meet the key requirements of this position.
- The ability to provide personable and
quality service, building positive relationships with employees of GEGAC.
- A team orientated person who has a
passion for working within an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander environment.
- Able to handle personal information with
due regard to privacy and confidentiality
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment
legislation, tax codes, industrial instruments, and superannuation obligations.
- The ability to work independently, within
a team environment
- Demonstrated systems, process
improvement, and reporting capability, with the ability to provide clear
insights from payroll and financial data.
- Strong analytical mindset with
exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to risk
identification.
- Proven ability to manage competing
priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate work schedules effectively.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills,
with the ability to provide clear, practical compliance advice to non-technical
stakeholders.
- Curious, open-minded, and committed to
staying up to date with changes in payroll, legislation, and data trends.
Qualifications and Registrations
Requirement (Essential or Desirable).
- Minimum 3 years’ experience processing payroll
across multiple awards Essential
- Demonstrated expertise in payroll compliance and
award interpretation Essential
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, PAYG,
and superannuation Essential
- Experience in payroll reconciliation, reporting,
and variance analysis Essential
- Advanced Excel and payroll systems capability Essential
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Payroll Desirable
- Experience in complex or multi-program organisations Desirable
- Experience transitioning payroll in-house Desirable
- Eligible
to work in Australia Essential
- A valid Australian Driver’s licence Essential
- Satisfactory Working with Children Check and
Fit2Work Police Check Essential
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination to align with GEGAC
requirements Essential
- A person of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait
Islander background Desirable
How to apply for this job
A copy of the position description can be obtained
by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://gegac.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-04-Payroll-Financial-Control-Lead-PD.pdf
A copy of the position description can also be
obtained by emailing HR@gegac.org.au.
Applicants must address the key selection criteria
for shortlisting.
Any applications that have not addressed the key
selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.
Applications can also be emailed to
HR@gegac.org.au.
This position will remain open until
filled. Applications may close at any time without notice. To avoid
disappointment or missing out, prospective applicants are strongly encouraged
to apply without delay.”
A valid Working with Children Check and Police
check is mandatory to work in this organisation.
“this advertisement is pursuant to the
‘special measures’ provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975
(Cth)”.
