Payroll Officer

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking a Payroll Officer on a fixed-term full-time basis until 23 August 2027. You will process fortnightly pay, manage timesheets, new starters and leavers, and maintain accurate payroll records.

You will advise managers on pay, tax, super and employment conditions, prepare payroll reports, respond to payroll inquiries, and help improve payroll systems. CHRIS21 experience and strong accuracy are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience in a high-volume setting.
• Knowledge of pay, tax, super and employment conditions.
• Ability to read policies and provide clear advice.
• Experience with CHRIS21 or similar payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process fortnightly pay, including timesheets, new starters and staff leaving.
• Keep accurate payroll records and documents for overpayments and recovery.
• Prepare payroll reports to help managers understand pay and benefits.
• Provide advice on pay, tax, super, salary sacrifice and employment conditions.
• Deliver helpful customer service and help improve payroll systems and processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Customer service

Policy interpretation

Tools

CHRIS21

Job description

Keep people's pay on track and help them understand their pay and benefits.Build your payroll skills while supporting public services across Victoria.Use your eye for detail to make sure people receive the right pay.Enjoy varied work, solve problems and support a team that values accuracy.Fixed-term (until 23/08/2027), full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.About usPayroll Services is a function within the People, Safety and Culture group and is responsible for delivering payroll services including taxation, superannuation, salary sacrifice, processing of timesheets (manual and electronic) and the provision of advice to managers and employees. Accuracy and attention to detail is critical as are excellent communication and interpersonal skills.What you will doAs a payroll officer, you will help deliver accurate and timely pay for department staff. You will process pay and benefits, answer questions and keep records up to date.You will:prepare and process fortnightly pay, including timesheets, new starters and staff leaving the departmentkeep accurate payroll and staff records and prepare documents for salary overpayments and recoveryprepare clear payroll reports to help managers understand pay and benefitsgive accurate advice on pay, tax, super, salary sacrifice and employment conditionsprovide helpful customer service, solve pay problems and help improve payroll systems and processes.About youRelevant qualifications or work experience are highly desirable. You should have knowledge of payroll and human resources services, ideally in government.You should also have:payroll experience in a high-volume setting, with knowledge of pay and benefitssystem skills using CHRIS21 or another payroll systemsound judgement to read policies and laws, solve problems and give clear adviceteamwork and flexibility to manage changing tasks, share information and support people from diverse backgrounds.To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Krystal Hunt at [e-mail] and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.How to applyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:Child safe statement of commitmentThe Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.