People Power Consulting is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to support payroll and employee administration across a diverse portfolio of hospitality, food manufacturing and associated businesses.

Working alongside our General Manager, accounts team and external payroll providers, you’ll help keep payroll accurate and employee changes coordinated across multiple clients and venues.

Required: Experience supporting high-volume payroll across multiple entities, strong award knowledge and practical experience using Roubler, Deputy and Xero are necessary.

Salary: $75,000–$80,000 per annum + superannuation, depending on experience, paid proportionately for the duration of the contract.

Location: Coburg North, Melbourne VIC.

Contract: Fixed-term maternity leave cover, commencing ASAP and anticipated to conclude on 31 July 2027.

Who we are

People Power Consulting is the HR division of the Gradi Group, providing HR and payroll services to the group and a range of other client brands. From established restaurants and fast food venues to food manufacturing operations, we support businesses with varied workforces and the people behind their day-to-day success.

What you’ll do

- Support the full employment cycle, from onboarding and payroll setup through to employment changes and offboarding.
- Assist with payroll preparation, processing and checking, working alongside the General Manager, accounts and external payroll teams according to each client’s arrangements.
- Review timesheets and coordinate leave, penalties, allowances, reimbursements and payroll adjustments.
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure changes reach the relevant teams before payroll deadlines.
- Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, payment files and journals, and assist with STP reporting and superannuation administration.




- Follow up payroll enquiries and discrepancies while keeping pace with seasonal staffing movements across multiple venues.

What you’ll bring

- Experience supporting high-volume payroll across multiple entities and employment types.
- Practical experience using Roubler, Deputy and Xero is essential.
- Strong working knowledge of the Restaurant Industry Award, Hospitality Industry (General) Award, Quick Food Industry Award, Food, Beverage and Tobacco Manufacturing Award and Clerks—Private Sector Award.
- Experience administering onboarding, employee changes and offboarding, with an understanding of how each stage affects payroll.
- Excellent attention to detail, discretion and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Clear communication and confidence coordinating information between employees, managers and internal and external payroll teams.

Payroll experience within a large hospitality organisation will be highly regarded, with food manufacturing experience an additional advantage. Why join us?

Work across recognised hospitality brands and a varied client portfolio in a role that extends beyond the weekly pay run. You’ll contribute throughout the employee lifecycle, working closely with our management, HR and accounts teams to keep employee information accurate and payroll processes running smoothly.

If you’re organised, experienced and comfortable keeping up with the changing demands of a busy workforce, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and include your availability to commence.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we may receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

'CHI MANGIA BENE, VIVE BENE'

'WHO EATS WELL, LIVES WELL'

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Maternity leave

Experience:
- Roubler: 1 year (Required)
- Xero: 1 year (Required)
- Deputy: 1 year (Required)

Language:
- English (Required)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Payroll Administrator – Maternity Leave Cover (Coburg North)
🏢 400 Gradi
📍 Coburg North