Payroll Administration Traineeship - State Government

NECA Education and Careers; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 42 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NECA Education & Careers, in partnership with a leading host employer, offers a full-time Payroll Admin Traineeship in Melbourne. Based in Ivanhoe, you will support payroll queries, maintain employee records, process timesheets and use payroll software while completing a Certificate III/IV in Business with training costs covered.

You will work with an experienced payroll team, gain practical hands-on experience in a supportive environment, and develop a national qualification for a long-term

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service (retail or hospitality) and strong communication skills.
• Interest in numbers with an analytical mindset and problem-solving ability.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new systems.

Responsabilités

• Respond to payroll-related queries via phone and email; triage and escalate as needed.
• Update employee records in online software applications.
• Process paper-based timesheets (printing, sorting, filing).
• Use payroll and administration software systems.
• Assist with digitising records and projects.

Connaissances

Customer service

Communication skills

Numbers & analytics

Willingness to learn

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Formation

Certificate III/IV in Business

Outils

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Payroll Administration Traineeship - State Government

Entry-Level Payroll Traineeship – Launch Your Career in Payroll and Administration Have you recently completed high school or are you looking for a career change into administration and payroll? NECA Education & Careers, in partnership with a leading host employer, is offering an exciting full-time Payroll Admin Traineeship opportunity.

If you are a detail-oriented and analytical thinker who enjoys working with numbers and solving problems, this could be the perfect pathway for you. Gain valuable hands‑on experience while developing practical skills in payroll and administration within a supportive healthcare environment.

As part of this traineeship, you will work alongside an experienced payroll team while completing a Certificate III/IV in Business, with all training costs fully covered. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a long‑term career, earn while you learn, and gain a nationally recognised qualification.

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

This is a Victorian State Government YES funded position, so eligibility criteria apply. For more details, please visit: https://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs/work-experience-apprenticeships-internships/apprenticeships-traineeships/victorian-government-traineeships

What’s in it for you?

Full-time paid employment (38 hours per week)

A nationally recognised Certificate III/IV in Business

Practical, on‑the‑job training in a professional payroll team

Ongoing mentoring and support throughout your traineeship