Job Description

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- Paying $68.04ph + super
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- Broadmeadows VIC location with hybrid working flexibility
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- Temp contract until 26th February 2027
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About the Role

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Our client is a VIC government organisation based in Broadmeadows VIC. They are currently seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to come in and work with them on a temp contract chance until 26th February 2027.

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Requirements for this role include

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- Proven experience with CHRIS21 payroll system
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- Previous local or state government experience
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- Ability to providing advice on complex payroll processes
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- A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of all functions and procedures that are performed within the Payroll team.
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Key responsibilities will include

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- Payroll Processing & Reconciliation: Execute fortnightly pay runs, manage timesheet data entry and Chris21 file imports, and balance pay run reconciliations to resolve discrepancies.
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- Leadership & Work Allocation: Assign daily task priorities, lead complex payroll operations, and deliver ongoing training, support, and guidance to the payroll team.
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- Employee Lifecycle & Master File Maintenance: Manage onboarding setup, master file updates, and termination processing to ensure accurate employee personal, salary,



and deduction records.
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- Superannuation Administration: Set up "Choice of Funds" options and manage ongoing superannuation contributions and personal deduction changes.
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- Record Keeping & Compliance: Maintain electronic personnel files (via Content Manager/TRIM) to securely document salary rates, leave, deductions, and payroll records.
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- Customer Service & HR Collaboration: Resolve complex payroll inquiries with empathy and clear communication while partnering with the HR Generalist team to ensure timely task completion.
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What's in it for you?

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Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

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- Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
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- 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
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- Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
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- Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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Qualification

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- Nil
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📌 senior payroll officer (Williamstown)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Williamstown