Payroll Specialist

Chisholm Institute of TAFE; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work culture

Professional Development

Networking Opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Free on-site parking

Free Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Chisholm Institute of TAFE is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support our People, Culture & Safety team in Dandenong. You will manage payroll processing, superannuation and taxation matters, while maintaining accurate HRIS data and timely reporting.

You will work with multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance with legislation, awards and organisational policies. A relevant degree and extensive payroll experience are preferred, with CHRIS21 experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience with in-house payroll operations and payroll processing.
• Knowledge of taxation and superannuation rules applicable to payroll.
• Strong reporting, data accuracy and confidentiality practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll guidance and support to staff and managers.
• Coordinate superannuation contributions and reporting for multiple funds.
• Update HRIS data and support new appointments and salary variations.
• Suggest improvements to payroll procedures and SOPs.
• Prepare documents and liaise with external bodies as required.
• Maintain a respectful work environment and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Payroll processing

Customer service

Payroll compliance

Data analysis

Education

Relevant degree in HR/payroll

Tools

CHRIS21

Job description

Chisholm Institute of TAFE – Dandenong VIC

Chisholm is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for our People, Culture & Safety team.

BELONGING & INCLUSION

Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Payroll Specialist, your key responsibilities include:

• Provide a high level of customer service and advice to all Chisholm staff in relation to payroll, salary sacrifice arrangements, and superannuation and taxation arrangements.
• Coordinate processing and reporting of all superannuation contributions at both employee and employer level for Aware Superannuation, and any other superannuation funds, ensuring that all procedures are effective, meet current legislation guidelines and are performed within the relevant deadlines.
• Update Chisholm’s HRIS to ensure accuracy of staff data and work closely with the PCS team regarding the authorisation for new appointments, salary variations, employment variations and various payroll deductions or payments.
• Explore opportunities to enhance and streamline payroll operations including updating standard payroll operating procedures in accordance with policies.
• Provide confidential and efficient services and advice to internal (managers and staff) and external (Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australian Taxation Office (ATO), Department of Human Services (DHS), Financial Institutions, Transport Accident Commission (TAC), WorkCover Insurers etc) clients.
• Assist with the writing and preparing of reports and documents as required to meet the demands of clients, including liaison with external bodies.
• Maintain a respectful, and safe environment free from violence & aggression, bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly motivated individual with well-developed skills, extensive knowledge and experience in the operation of a large in-house payroll, preferably processing payroll with CHRIS21, demonstrated knowledge of statutory and legislative requirements (including taxation) as applicable to payroll and capacity to apply industrial awards and agreements and extensive experience maintaining an HR and Payroll information system and demonstrated ability to produce reports and make configuration changes as required.

You are able to demonstrate high level interpersonal skills and ability to communicate accurately, both verbally and in writing, have the proven ability to provide high-quality customer service to internal and external clients and deal with conflict situations and well-developed organizational skills with an ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and demonstrate flexibility in dealing with competing demands.

You can demonstrate your initiative and problem-solving ability and investigative skills associated with resolution of queries, your ability to exercise judgment and work autonomously with minimal supervision and superior numerical ability with a focus on accuracy with the ability to work at speed under pressure of deadlines.

You will have a relevant degree and relevant experience or less formal qualification with substantial experience and specialist expertise.

ABOUT US

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An Inclusive work culture – Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education
• Professional Development – continue to grow your career
• Networking Opportunities with Industrial Partners
• State of the art facilities on our campuses
• Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
• Free Employee Assistance Program – get the support you want. It’s confidential.

If this is the job for you, please apply online now. We look forward to receiving your application!

Important information about your application

Your application should include:

• your resume
• contact details of three (3) referees.

Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:

• Verified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed in your resume
• Current valid Employee Working with Children Check
• Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
• Verified National Police Check.

Applications for this position close at 9.00 am Friday 13 November 2026.

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Merryn Millikin, Payroll, Reports & Senior Employment Manager at ***************@chisholm.edu.au.

We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements, please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing *********@chisholm.edu.au.

Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

Find out more about us by visiting us on our Website and social media sites.

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