Job details

- Immediate start available
- Fast-paced payroll environment
- Full time hours, ASO2 Level rates

About the Client

The organisation is a key part of the South Australian public sector, committed to delivering high-quality services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of the community. Operating within a collaborative and accountable framework, they play a vital role in implementing state-wide initiatives and ensuring responsive, effective governance across various sectors.

About the role

WorkPac is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our client in their Adelaide office. This role, supports payroll data entry, pay run checking, and investigation of payroll queries for the Department for Education.

Key Responsibilities

- Process pay files and facilitate pay-related processes

- Develop payroll skills across master data entry, timesheet coding, and leave application processing
- Support payroll data entry, including new starters, personal data changes, superannuation, deductions, tax, transfers, and terminations
- Assist with pay run report checking and investigation of payroll queries
- Work effectively both individually and as part of a team to meet deadlines, identify issues, and solve problems
- Collaborate with the team towards daily targets and actively contribute to shared goals

Skills and Experience Required

- Current National Police Clearance check is mandatory




- Customer service experience, ideally within a call centre environment
- Payroll experience and Chris21 knowledge desirable
- Accurate data entry skills, with a minimum speed of 40 words per minute
- Confident Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage high volumes of work and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proven reliability

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button to submit your application or for more information please contact:

WorkPac Principal Consultant: Georgia Guy on(08) 6462 1147 or [email protected] quoting the below reference number.

Job Reference Number: 7004J202697626

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.

📌 - Payroll Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Workpac Group
📍 Adelaide