Job Description
Payroll Support Officer
Clerk Grade:3/4
Salary Range:Base salary starting at $84,659 - $92,701 plus superannuation
Employment Type:Multiple Full time, Ongoing work
Location:Parramatta - Hybrid opportunity.
In-office requirement 2-3 days a week as a minimum, which could be subject to change based on applicable DCS workplace policies.
Application Closing:22 September :59am
Initially this role will require in-office training for 4-6 weeks, the role can become hybrid with a 5-day fortnight in the office after this training period.
Flexible working options available
About Us
Department of Customer Service (DCS) transforms the way NSW Government agencies interact with customers.
We are passionate about putting the customer at the centre of everything we do and adopting new technologies to make Government work better.
DCS is a service provider and regulator, focusing on delivering first-class customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform to create better outcomes for the people of NSW.
About the team
Government Shared Services (GSS) is a new division in DCS that is leading the way in streamlining processes and transactional shared services to allow our people to better focus on their customers and delivering their services.
We are developing and delivering a roadmap to leverage technology, streamline processes, replace legacy systems and deliver a consistent experience to more than 100+ agencies across 8 NSW Government Departments.
What you will do
Provide high-quality payroll processing in compliance with award, taxation, legislative and audit requirements to facilitate the payment of current employee entitlements.
Provide quality customer service,



internally in the department and externally to customers and stakeholders
Manage day to day workloads to ensure completion of tasks within agreed timeframes
Assist seniors and team leaders with complex requests as directed
About You
The successful candidate must demonstrate strong capabilities in:
Previous experience working in a large payroll team
An understanding of Government awards
A strong attention to detail
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience using MS Office products
Previous experience using SAP and ServiceNow
What we need from you
An up-to-date CV (max 5 pages) and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience are aligned to the role.
In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills.
Please note that assessments will be conducted for this role.
This involves submitting your application for review, an interview, workplace assessment and reference checks.
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for future temporary or ongoing vacancies in roles with similar capability requirements
Salary Grade XX, with the base salary for this role starting at 87,199 base plus superannuation
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A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months.
The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.
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Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW.
We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform.
Come join us and influence the future of our great state.
Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace
The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.
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📌 Payroll Support Officer (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Department of Customer Service
📍 Sydney