Administration Traineeship - Payroll

NECA Education and Careers; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A training organization in Melbourne is offering a full-time Payroll Traineeship. This role includes responding to payroll queries, updating records, and assisting in projects while completing a Certificate III in Business. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience, strong communication skills, and an ability to work in a team. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in payroll and administration.

Benefits

Full-time paid employment

Certificate III in Business

On-the-job training

Ongoing mentoring and support

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, preferably in retail or hospitality.
• Interest in numbers with an analytical problem-solving mindset.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and willing to learn new systems.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Respond to payroll-related queries via phone and email.
• Update employee records in online software applications.
• Process paper-based timesheets.
• Use payroll and administration software systems.
• Assist with projects such as digitizing records.

Skills

Customer service experience

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a strong analytical thinker who enjoys mathematics and problem-solving? Do you have an interest in payroll and administration and want to kick-start a rewarding career? This full-time Payroll Traineeship is the perfect opportunity to develop your skills while gaining valuable hands-on experience.

You’ll work as part of a supportive payroll team in the health care industry, all while completing a Certificate III in Business – with all course costs covered.

About the Role

Based full-time in our Ivanhoe office, your role will include:

• Responding to payroll-related queries via phone and email, triaging and escalating as needed.
• Updating employee records in online software applications
• Processing paper-based timesheets (printing, sorting, and filing)
• Using payroll and administration software systems
• Assisting with projects such as digitising records

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in customer service (retail or hospitality) with strong communication skills
• Interest in numbers, with an analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new systems
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team

Successful completion of a National Police Check and compliance with the minimum immunisation requirements under the Workforce Immunisation Screening Policy are mandatory

What We Offer

• Full-time paid employment (38 hours per week)
• A nationally recognised Certificate III in Business
• Practical, on-the-job training in a professional payroll team
• Ongoing mentoring and support throughout your traineeship

How to Apply

Send us your resume along with a short cover letter telling us why you’re interested in this traineeship and how your skills and experience make you a great fit.