Job Description
Our client is a purpose-led organisation providing specialist services to community-focused organisations across Australia.
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The Role
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Join a growing Melbourne-based team delivering accurate and timely payroll services to a portfolio of clients. Working across multiple payroll cycles and requirements, you'll combine strong attention to detail with a proactive client-focused approach, ensuring payroll processes run smoothly and efficiently.
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Key Roles and Responsibilities
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Process payroll across for - purpose clients, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery across varying pay frequencies.
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Apply relevant payroll legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements to support compliance.
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Manage employee payroll changes, including leave, superannuation, allowances, and termination payments.
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Complete payroll reconciliations and assist with periodic reporting and year-end requirements.
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Respond to payroll enquiries and build strong client relationships through high-quality service.
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Monitor payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and elevate issues where required.
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Maintain accurate payroll records and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
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About You
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You are a detail-oriented payroll professional who takes pride in delivering accurate, reliable outcomes. You enjoy working with complex information, meeting deadlines, and providing qualified support to clients and stakeholders.
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This role will suit someone who values collaboration, enjoys variety,



and is looking to further develop their payroll career in a purpose-driven environment.
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Required Skills and Proficiencies
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Cert IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, or equivalent payroll/administration experience.
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Sound understanding of payroll processes and willingness to develop knowledge of payroll legislation and award interpretation.
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Experience within the not-for-profit sector and SCHADS Award knowledge will be highly regarded.
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Experience using payroll or accounting software such as KeyPay, Xero Payroll, or similar.
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Strong attention to detail and an organised, methodical approach.
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Excellent communication skills and a professional client-focused manner.
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Ability to work collaboratively while taking initiative when required.
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The Rewards and Culture
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This organisation offers a supportive and values-led culture where employees are encouraged to grow their skills and build rewarding careers.
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The Melbourne-based team combines professionalism with flexibility, offering hybrid working arrangements, mentoring, professional development opportunities, and exposure to a broad range of clients.
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To be eligible to apply, you must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.
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Talent Nation encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sexes, and genders. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact us so we can provide the support you need.
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📌 Payroll Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Talent Nation
📍 Victoria