Payroll Officer (Casual)

Victorian Government; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Part time

Job summary

State Government of Victoria, Australia is seeking a Payroll Officer to process fortnightly payrolls and related changes across the department. You will maintain records, resolve queries and provide clear payroll advice to staff.

The role requires payroll experience, government setting experience, and strong communication skills. A relevant qualification is desirable, with a secure, stable public service environment and dedicated payroll teams.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification or relevant work experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in payroll or human resource services, ideally in a government setting.
• Payroll experience in a high-volume transactional environment.
• Ability to interpret policies and legislation and provide clear advice.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Process fortnightly payroll transactions and a range of payroll changes.
• Maintain payroll records and resolve payroll queries.
• Prepare clear payroll reports and provide advice on pay and conditions.
• Provide timely customer service and help employees understand payroll matters.
• Support payroll deadlines and improve processes.

Skills

Payroll experience

Policy interpretation

Communication

Education

Relevant qualification

Tools

CHRIS21

Job description

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DJCSD01174OCT26

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Keep payroll accurate and help employees understand their pay and benefits.
• Process fortnightly pay and a range of important payroll changes.
• Build your payroll skills while working across a busy public service team.
• Use your payroll experience to provide clear and trusted advice.
• Casual role earning$81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As payroll officer, you will process pay and benefits for employees across the department.

• Provide accurate advice, manage payroll records and help resolve payroll queries.

You will:

• process accurate fortnightly payroll transactions, including new starters, timesheets and terminations
• maintain employee and payroll records and manage salary overpayments
• prepare clear payroll reports and provide advice on pay and employment conditions
• provide timely customer service and help employees understand payroll matters
• support payroll deadlines, improve processes and keep complete records.

About you

A relevant qualification or relevant work experience is highly desirable. You should have experience in payroll or human resource services, ideally in a government setting.

You should also have:

• payroll experience in a high-volume transactional environment
• experience using CHRIS21 or another payroll system
• the ability to interpret policies and legislation and provide clear advice
• strong communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.

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].

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safe statement of commitment

The 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.

Applications close Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11.59pm