Payroll Specialist – Government pay & benefits expert

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

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Payroll Officer to deliver accurate fortnightly and monthly pay for department staff, manage timesheets, and maintain precise payroll records.

You will provide clear pay advice, answer payroll inquiries, and support high-volume payroll operations with strong attention to detail and safeguarding compliance with policies and laws. This is a fixed-term, full-time role in Victoria.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience in a high-volume setting with knowledge of pay and benefits.
• Knowledge of CHRIS21 or another payroll system.
• Good judgement to read policies and laws and give clear advice.
• Teamwork and flexibility to manage changing tasks and support diverse staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process fortnightly pay, including timesheets, new starters and leavers.
• Keep accurate payroll records and prepare documents for salary overpayments and recovery.
• Prepare clear payroll reports to help managers understand pay and benefits.
• Give accurate advice on pay, tax, super, salary sacrifice and employment conditions.
• Provide helpful customer service and assist in improving payroll systems and processes.

Skills

Payroll experience

System skills

Sound judgement

Teamwork

Tools

CHRIS21

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Payroll Officer to deliver accurate fortnightly and monthly pay for department staff, manage timesheets, and maintain precise payroll records.

You will provide clear pay advice, answer payroll inquiries, and support high-volume payroll operations with strong attention to detail and safeguarding compliance with policies and laws. This is a fixed-term, full-time role in Victoria.