Payroll Officer
Department of Parliamentary Services
- Ongoing, full-time role
- PoV Grade 4.1 - $97,955 - $111,142 plus $12% superannuation
About the Role
Join the Department of Parliamentary Services as a Payroll Officer and play a key role in supporting the Parliament of Victoria. Working as part of a collaborative payroll team, you will be responsible for administering, preparing, and calculating payroll processing activities to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform end-to-end payroll processing activities, ensuring accurate data input of timesheets, leave, allowances, deductions, and other entitlements.
- Monitor and resolve issues within the time and attendance system, including adjusting workflows and escalating matters where appropriate.
- Administer payroll on-costs including superannuation and payroll tax, while applying a sound understanding of legislative and compliance requirements.
- Ensure payroll processes align with internal policies, enterprise agreements, relevant legislation, and compliance obligations.
- Provide clear and accurate advice to employees and managers on payroll matters such as salaries, entitlements and leave accruals.
About You
You are an experienced payroll professional with a commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-focused services. You bring:
- Proven expertise in payroll administration, including use of payroll and time and attendance systems, and a strong record of delivering accurate and timely results with minimal supervision.
- A solid understanding of payroll on-costs, superannuation, and payroll tax, with demonstrated ability to apply relevant legislation and compliance standards in practice.
- A collaborative approach to working in a team, with a focus on knowledge sharing, peer support, and continuous improvement.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and provide confidential, client-focused service.
- Advanced computer literacy, particularly in data analysis and using payroll systems to extract data, maintain accuracy, and support decision-making.
What Success Looks Like in this Role
Success in this role means:
- Payroll is delivered accurately and on time, every time.
- Maintenance of the timekeeping systems are proactively resolved, with clear communication to staff.
- Internal and external compliance requirements are met.
- Stakeholders feel supported, informed, and confident in payroll processes, due to your professional advice and client-focused approach.
- You contribute positively to the team environment, openly sharing knowledge, supporting others, and identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes.
Why join us?
We offer working with access to the iconic heritage listed Parliament House building and collaborate with the team.
We understand that your health and wellbeing are integral to your success and have a range of benefits to ensure your physical and mental health are supported. These include access to health and wellbeing initiatives
Your professional development is important to us. That's why we have a dedicated learning and development framework, along with development programs and targeted in-house training to support your professional growth.
When you excel at your work and initiate innovative solutions or go above and beyond to demonstrate our values, you will be recognised for your efforts through our reward and recognition program.
For more information about a career with us, visit our Website.
How to apply
Using the "Apply Now" button, please include your resume and a brief cover letter (1-2 pages) broadly outlining your experience and how it directly relates to the position.
The process from here
Longlisted candidates may be invited to undertake a brief phone call by a member of the People & Capability team.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview conducted by a selection panel. This interview will take place in our offices located in Melbourne.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake psychometric testing prior to the completion of the onboarding process.
Accessibility
If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact our Recruitment Team via email [email protected] or on (03) 8682 2842.
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Child Safe Standards
The parliamentary departments are committed to upholding the Victorian Child Safe Standards and the protections afforded to children in the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
