Payroll Officer

DIXON APPOINTMENTS | Recruitment Agency; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 77,400 - 94,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian university is seeking a Payroll Operations Support to join its diverse team. This entry-level position requires proven payroll experience, especially with SAP, while supporting payroll tasks in a collaborative and innovative environment. You will process payroll, respond to queries, and perform data validations, ensuring compliance and accuracy. The university values inclusion and provides a supportive atmosphere for all employees.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll operations, ideally in a higher education environment.
• Understanding of compliance and accuracy in payroll tasks.
• Willingness to obtain a Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Processing payroll accurately and efficiently.
• Responding to payroll-related tickets and employee queries.
• Data entry and validation of employee records.
• Reviewing payroll results as part of the pay run.
• Supporting end-to-end payroll tasks alongside senior team members.

Skills

Experience in payroll operations

SAP payroll experience

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

DIXON APPOINTMENTS | Recruitment Agency provided pay range

This range is provided by DIXON APPOINTMENTS | Recruitment Agency. applicability your pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$86,000.00/yr - A$86,000.00/yr

The Company

This is a unique opportunity to join one of Australia’s leading universities, known for its commitment to student success, academic excellence, and social impact. With a strong focus on community engagement and innovation, the institution plays a critical role in szere shaping the future of higher education in Australia.

You’ll be part of a supportive and forward‑thinking environment that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Purpose of the Role

We’re seeking a candidate with proven experience in payroll operations, ideally within a higher education environment.

Experience using SAP is essential. You will be working within a diverse team of payroll professionals – a mix of payroll officers and senior payroll officers. Your main responsibilities will include processing payroll, responding to service tickets and queries, performing data entry, and validating payroll results. While you won’t be responsible for running the full payroll cycle independently, you will play a key role in reviewing results, executing payroll tasks, and supporting end‑to‑end processes alongside senior team members.

Responsibilities

• Processing payroll accurately and efficiently
• Responding to payroll‑related tickets and employee queries
• Data entry and validation of employee records
• Reviewing and checking payroll results as part of the pay run
• Supporting execution of pay runs and end‑to‑end payroll tasks
• Collaborating with senior payroll team members to ensure compliance and accuracy

About you

• Previous experience in payroll operations
• SAP payroll experience is essential
• Experience in the higher education sector is highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage time‑sensitive tasks
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
• A valid Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one) is required

If intrested please contact Sharon on 0423 865 277 kiếm>

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education