Job Description
Own complex payrolls, influence continuous improvement, and join an organisation where people genuinely love coming to work.
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This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior payroll role with a highly respected not-for-profit organisation offering outstanding WFH flexibility, exceptional leadership, and some of the strongest employee retention you'll find in the Melbourne market.
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Our client is a well-established and values-driven not-for-profit organisation delivering services that positively impact communities across Victoria.
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Renowned for its collaborative culture, strong leadership and exceptional staff retention, this organisation has created an setting where employees are genuinely supported, empowered and encouraged to build long-term careers. Opportunities within the team rarely become available, reflecting the positive culture and commitment to employee wellbeing.
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Employees enjoy an outstanding work-life balance with a highly flexible hybrid working model, spending just 1-2 days per week in the office and 3-4 days working from home, with a team anchor day each Wednesday.
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Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join the team.
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Description
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Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple payrolls (circa. 1,100 employees)
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Process and review employee commencements, terminations, salary changes, leave, allowances and deductions.
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Calculate and manage complex payroll transactions including terminations, back pays and payroll adjustments.
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Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, awards, employment conditions and statutory obligations.
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Complete payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
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Prepare payroll reporting, journals and payroll-related financial information.
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Provide accurate payroll advice and support to employees, managers and key stakeholders.
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Identify and drive payroll process improvements and system enhancements.
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Develop and maintain payroll documentation, procedures and controls.
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Support and mentor less experienced team members while contributing to business continuity across the payroll function.
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Profile
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Proven end-to-end payroll experience within a medium to large organisation.
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Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, awards, agreements, PAYG, superannuation and statutory requirements.
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Excellent reconciliation, reporting and analytical skills.
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Experience managing complex payroll queries and payroll calculations.
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Strong payroll systems and Microsoft Excel capability.
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Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
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A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to contribute beyond day-to-day processing.
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High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously.
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Job Offer
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Exceptional organisational culture with outstanding staff retention.
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Flexible hybrid working arrangement with 3-4 days working from home.
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Team-focused environment with supportive leadership.
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Opportunity to work for a respected and purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation.
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Diverse and technically interesting payroll environment.
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Long-term career stability and development opportunities.
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Circa. $115,000 + super + salary packaging (potential flex up for an ideal candidate)
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📌 Senior Payroll Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Victoria