Fixed-Term Payroll Officer – Public Sector Pay Specialist

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking a Payroll Officer on a fixed-term full-time basis until 23 August 2027. You will process fortnightly pay, manage timesheets, new starters and leavers, and maintain accurate payroll records.

You will advise managers on pay, tax, super and employment conditions, prepare payroll reports, respond to payroll inquiries, and help improve payroll systems. CHRIS21 experience and strong accuracy are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience in a high-volume setting.
• Knowledge of pay, tax, super and employment conditions.
• Ability to read policies and provide clear advice.
• Experience with CHRIS21 or similar payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process fortnightly pay, including timesheets, new starters and staff leaving.
• Keep accurate payroll records and documents for overpayments and recovery.
• Prepare payroll reports to help managers understand pay and benefits.
• Provide advice on pay, tax, super, salary sacrifice and employment conditions.
• Deliver helpful customer service and help improve payroll systems and processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Customer service

Policy interpretation

Tools

CHRIS21

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking a Payroll Officer on a fixed-term full-time basis until 23 August 2027. You will process fortnightly pay, manage timesheets, new starters and leavers, and maintain accurate payroll records.

You will advise managers on pay, tax, super and employment conditions, prepare payroll reports, respond to payroll inquiries, and help improve payroll systems. CHRIS21 experience and strong accuracy are highly desirable.