Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

Public Sector People is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer for a contract position. This role is based in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne and operates on a hybrid model. The salary offered is $43.81 per hour, with additional leave benefits and superannuation.

This is a fixed-term contract, commencing as soon as possible, running until November 2026, directly with a local government organisation. The position involves end-to-end payroll processing for a varied workforce within a P&C environment. This opportunity is well-suited for an individual who prioritises accuracy, possesses a strong understanding of payroll legislation, and can communicate effectively with employees and people managers.

Responsibilities:

• Perform end-to-end payroll processing, including data entry, production runs, managing entitlements, deductions, terminations, and salary packaging, ensuring compliance with relevant awards and enterprise agreements.
• Interpret and apply local government industrial instruments, tax, superannuation, and leave legislation to ensure accurate and compliant payroll outcomes.
• Address payroll queries from people managers and employees, clearly explaining concepts such as leave entitlements, pay composition, and tax.
• Maintain payroll records and generate periodic and exception reports for compliance and regulatory purposes.
• Uphold strict confidentiality and data integrity standards, contributing to the continuous improvement of payroll service delivery.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a payroll role, with experience in local government, the public sector, healthcare, or education being ideal.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as finance, business, or HR.
• Sound working knowledge of payroll systems; PayGlobal experience is highly regarded.
• A strong understanding of awards, enterprise agreements, tax, superannuation, and leave entitlements.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to consistently meet payroll deadlines.

To apply or learn more, please contact Amanda Li at Public Sector People:

• Email: ama•••@publicsectorpeople.com.au
• Phone: 03 •••• •111

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.