Payroll Officer

Victorian Government; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive training

Long-term career in payroll

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

The Department of Education Victoria is seeking a Payroll Officer to support accurate, timely payroll services across departments. You will handle payroll processing, address employee queries, maintain records and contribute to compliance and continuous improvement.

This role offers hybrid work (3 days in office, up to 2 from home), extensive training, and opportunities to develop a long-term career in payroll within the Victorian Public Service.

Qualifications

• Experience using payroll or HR systems and processes.
• Ability to maintain accurate payroll records and data entry.
• Strong communication with employees and managers.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and employment transactions accurately and on time.
• Respond to payroll enquiries from employees and managers.
• Maintain employee payroll records and confidentiality.
• Support quality and compliance activities and continuous improvement.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Diploma or degree in accounting/commerce

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DE/PES/1951194

Join a team that's making a difference!

We're building a Payroll team that's known for collaboration, customer service and continuous improvement. Our work matters because every employee relies on us to be paid accurately, on time and in accordance with legislation and industrial agreements.

We're looking for people who enjoy helping others, have a keen eye for detail and want to build a rewarding career in payroll.

If you're looking for a role where you can develop valuable skills, make a real impact and build your career, we'd love to hear from you.

The impact you'll make

As a Payroll Officer, you'll support the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant payroll services while gaining experience across a range of payroll functions, including:

• Processing payroll and employment transactions
• Responding to payroll enquiries from employees and managers
• Maintaining employee and payroll records
• Investigating and resolving routine payroll enquiries
• Supporting payroll quality and compliance activities
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working closely with your team, you'll help deliver an outstanding payroll service that supports employees across the Department.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative and supportive team
• Takes ownership of their work and follows through on commitments
• Has excellent attention to detail and enjoys working accurately
• Provides professional, responsive and customer focused service
• Communicates clearly and builds positive relationships
• Enjoys solving problems and finding practical solutions
• Is curious, willing to learn and open to new ways of working
• Manages competing priorities and meets deadlines
• Maintains confidentiality and acts with integrity and professionalism.

What success looks like

In this role you'll:

• Deliver accurate payroll services within agreed timeframes
• Provide responsive and professional customer service
• Build trusted relationships with employees, managers and colleagues
• Contribute ideas that improve processes and service delivery
• Work collaboratively to achieve team outcomes
• Continue developing your payroll knowledge and capability.

Why you'll enjoy working with us:

You’ll join a supportive team that values collaboration, learning and continuous improvement. We offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements (minimum three days in the office and up to two days working from home)
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• Opportunities to build a long-term career in payroll and the Victorian Public Service
• A positive and inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Di versity and Inclusion page.

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au .

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Jay Rottem, Payroll Lead via [e-mail].

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.

Applications close Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11.59pm