Join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine community impact.
Flexible hybrid work with part-time or full time opportunities.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established organisation with a strong commitment to supporting communities across Australia. Known for their collaborative culture and employee-focused environment, they offer flexible working arrangements, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to meaningful work with real-world impact.
Job Description
Reporting into the Payroll Manager, the successful Payroll Officer will be responsible for:
Processing end-to-end weekly payroll for a national workforce.
Managing payroll adjustments, leave administration, salary packaging, and terminations.
Completing payroll reconciliations, reporting, and month-end payroll activities.
Maintaining employee payroll records, including new starters and leavers.
Interpreting awards, enterprise agreements, and relevant payroll legislation.
Responding to payroll enquiries and providing support to employees and stakeholders.
Supporting payroll system administration and continuous process improvements.
Assisting with payroll audits and ensuring ongoing compliance requirements are met.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Payroll Officer should have:




Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a high-volume environment.
Strong understanding of payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, and termination calculations.
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working across multiple systems.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to delivering accurate payroll outcomes.
Professional communication skills with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
A proactive and collaborative approach, with a focus on continuous improvement and process efficiency.
Experience with TechnologyOne and/or not-for-profit salary packaging will be highly regarded.
What's on Offer
Flexible part-time or full-time working arrangements.
Hybrid working model with Melbourne CBD offices.
Opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a positive impact.
Supportive and collaborative team culture.
Exposure to complex payroll and system improvement initiatives.
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
Stable organisation with strong values and employee engagement.
Competitive salary package and excellent work-life balance.
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📌 Payroll Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Michael Page Australia
📍 Melbourne