Payroll Officer

Monash University; Geelong; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greater Geelong is seeking a Payroll professional to provide a robust People Assist (HR) & Payroll function. The role focuses on day-to-day payroll processing, data maintenance in HRIS, and superannuation administration to support a seamless payroll service.

The successful candidate will have payroll experience, familiarity with Empower, strong Excel skills, and the ability to adapt to system changes while delivering high-quality work across the HR/Payroll function.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing and payroll systems.
• Experience with Empower payroll system preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and HRIS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day payroll processing including leave applications and reconciliations.
• Maintain HR/Payroll system with employee data and staffing changes.
• Assist with management and administration of superannuation funds.
• Provide advice and support through People Assist on payroll issues and EA interpretation.
• Input data into Payroll System/HRIS.

Skills

Payroll systems

Excel

HRIS

Attention to detail

Tools

Empower

Job description

Job no: 500787
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Band 5 - $83,436.03 pa plus super
Categories: Human Resources, Financial Services

About the role

In this role, you will provide an effective, efficient and quality People Assist (Human Resources) & Payroll function to the City of Greater Geelong.

Work type:Permanent Full Time
Classification:Band 5 $83,436.03 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver a range of day-to-day payroll processing transactions, including leave applications and appropriate payroll reconciliations.
• Ensure the HR / Payroll system is maintained and up to date, i.e. employee data, staffing changes, payroll updates.
• Assist with the management and administration of superannuation funds.
• Provision of advice and support through People Assist (Help Desk) on payroll issues, including Enterprise Agreement (EA) interpretation and applicable legislation.
• Inputting data on the Payroll System / HRIS.

About you

To be successful in this role, you willbe customer focused with previous exposure/or relevant payroll experience.

• Experience using a payroll system or preferred Empower.
• Developed skills in Excel, Human Resource Information Systems and other relevant applications and software.
• Ability to maintain a Human Resource Information System.
• Adaptable and flexible to change.
• The ability to problem solves and identify improvements.
• The ability to relate to all levels within the organisation.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to produce high-quality work.

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

Child Safety Responsibilities

We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read ourChild Safe Standards Management Policy .

Diversity and Inclusion

At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City

From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

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Advertised: 27 Aug 2026 9:00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Sep 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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