Payroll Officer

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council Jobs payroll team is seeking an experienced payroll professional to own end-to-end payroll delivery for a large local government organisation in Melbourne. You will ensure fortnightly payroll is accurate and on time, manage data integrity, and advise on superannuation and entitlements.

Reporting to the Head of Payroll, you will oversee system ownership for Chris21/iChris and Oracle HCM modules, contribute to process improvements and maintain strong payroll governance across the

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant payroll qualification or extensive end-to-end payroll experience.
• Experience using Chris21/iChris in a live payroll environment.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation including STP Phase 2, superannuation, payroll tax and terminations.
• Ability to interpret Enterprise Agreements and Awards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely fortnightly payroll, including timesheets, leave, employee changes and off-cycle payments.
• Provide expert advice on salary calculations, salary packaging and novated leases.
• Run payroll reports, identify discrepancies and complete reconciliations and statutory reporting.
• Coordinate month-end and end-of-financial-year payroll processes.
• Prepare payroll data and documentation for audits.
• Maintain and improve payroll systems, processes and documentation.
• Act as application owner for Chris21/iChris, T&A systems and Oracle HCM modules.
• Support system upgrades, testing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide responsive payroll support to employees and managers and contribute to payroll projects.

Skills

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Reporting experience

Education

Diploma of Payroll Services or relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Chris21/iChris

Oracle HCM

SAP

Workday

Job description

• Temporary full-time opportunity for 12 months
• Salary commencing at $85, 114.74 per annum plus 12% superannuation (commensurate with skills and experience)
• Provide efficient and effective delivery in the payroll function for a large organisation

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end payroll delivery within a large local government organisation. Reporting to the Head of Payroll, the role ensures payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in line with legislative, industrial, and organisational requirements.

The position is responsible for maintaining payroll system and data integrity, providing expert advice on payroll, superannuation, and employee entitlements, and acting as application owner for key payroll and HCM systems. You will contribute to continuous improvement, system enhancements, and strong payroll governance while working collaboratively across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely fortnightly payroll, including timesheets, leave, employee changes, and off-cycle payments
• Provide expert advice on salary calculations, salary packaging, novated leases, superannuation, and terminations
• Run payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and complete reconciliations and statutory reporting
• Coordinate month-end and end-of-financial-year payroll processes
• Prepare payroll data and documentation for internal and external audits
• Maintain and continuously improve payroll systems, processes, and documentation
• Act as application owner for Chris21/iChris, T&A systems, and relevant Oracle HCM modules
• Support system upgrades, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide responsive payroll support to employees and managers and contribute to payroll and organisational projects

Skills & Experience

• Diploma of Payroll Services or relevant tertiary qualification, or extensive end-to-end payroll experience
• Demonstrated experience using Chris21/iChris in a live payroll environment
• Experience with HRIS platforms (Oracle, SAP, Workday) and Time & Attendance systems is desirable
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including tax, STP Phase 2, superannuation, payroll tax, and terminations
• Proven ability to interpret and apply Enterprise Agreements and Awards
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and reporting skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, work autonomously, and communicate complex payroll matters clearly
• Collaborative, customer-focused approach aligned with Council values