Payroll Advisor

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

EPA Victoria is seeking a Payroll Advisor to deliver end-to-end payroll services across the employee lifecycle within the Employee Experience team. You will administer payroll transactions, maintain data integrity, ensure compliance with legislation and agreements, and provide payroll guidance to employees and leaders at EPA Victoria.

The role requires experience in payroll within medium to large organisations, proficiency with payroll systems (preferably SuccessFactors Employee Central

Qualifications

• Experience delivering payroll services within a medium to large organisation.
• Experience using payroll and HR information systems, preferably SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll.
• Sound knowledge of payroll legislation, employment conditions and payroll practices.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A relevant qualification or payroll certification is desirable.
• Public-sector or complex industrial environment experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end payroll and employee lifecycle transactions.
• Provide clear and responsive payroll advice and support.
• Complete reconciliations, validation and quality assurance activities.
• Apply relevant legislation, employment conditions and Enterprise Agreement provisions.
• Prepare payroll reports and investigate discrepancies.
• Support payroll system improvements and contribute to service excellence.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS systems

Attention to detail

Stakeholder comms

Payroll legislation

Payroll certification

Tools

SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 1897

Ongoing, full time role - AUC00108

Salary: VPS 4 - $100,894 to $114,476 + 12% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

About the Organisation

The EPA Experience

• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
• On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
• Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options

About the role:

The Payroll Advisor delivers accurate, timely and customer-focused payroll services across the employee lifecycle. Working within the Employee Experience team, the role administers payroll transactions, maintains data integrity, supports legislative and industrial compliance, and provides payroll advice to employees, leaders and stakeholders.

In this role you will:

• Deliver end-to-end payroll and employee lifecycle transactions.
• Provide clear and responsive payroll advice and support.
• Complete reconciliations, validation and quality assurance activities.
• Apply relevant legislation, employment conditions and Enterprise Agreement provisions.
• Prepare payroll reports and investigate discrepancies.
• Support payroll system improvements and contribute to service excellence.

Skills and experience

• Experience delivering payroll services within a medium to large organisation.
• Experience using payroll and HR information systems, preferably SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll.
• Sound knowledge of payroll legislation, employment conditions and payroll practices.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A relevant qualification or payroll certification is desirable.
• Public-sector or complex industrial environment experience is desirable

Applicants Should Submit:

• Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
• Resume; including contact details of two referees.

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment.You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.

Applications close Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11.59pm