Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VICWe're building a Payroll team that's known for collaboration, customer service and continuous improvement.
Our work matters because every employee relies on us to be paid accurately, on time and in accordance with legislation and industrial agreements.We're looking for people who enjoy helping others, have a keen eye for detail and want to build a rewarding career in payroll.If you're someone who enjoys learning, values teamwork and takes pride in delivering great service, we'd love to hear from you.The impact you'll makeAs a Payroll Officer, you'll support the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant payroll services while gaining experience across a range of payroll functions, including:Processing payroll and employment transactionsResponding to payroll enquiries from employees and managersMaintaining employee and payroll recordsInvestigating and resolving routine payroll enquiriesSupporting payroll quality and compliance activitiesContributing to continuous improvement initiatives.Working closely with your team, you'll help deliver an outstanding payroll service that supports employees across the Department.What you'll bringWe're looking for someone who:Enjoys working as part of a team-oriented and supportive teamTakes ownership of their work and follows through on commitmentsHas excellent attention to detail and enjoys working accuratelyProvides professional, responsive and customer focused serviceCommunicates clearly and builds positive relationshipsEnjoys solving problems and finding practical solutionsIs curious, willing to learn and open to new ways of workingManages competing priorities and meets deadlinesMaintains confidentiality and acts with integrity and professionalism.What success looks likeIn this role you'll:Deliver accurate payroll services within agreed timeframesProvide responsive and professional customer serviceBuild trusted relationships with employees,



managers and colleaguesContribute ideas that improve processes and service deliveryWork collaboratively to achieve team outcomesContinue developing your payroll knowledge and capability.Why you'll enjoy working with us:You'll join a supportive team that values collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.
We offer:Hybrid working arrangements (minimum three days in the office and up to two days working from home)Comprehensive training and ongoing developmentOpportunities to build a long-term career in payroll and the Victorian Public ServiceA positive and inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at further information pertaining to the role, please contact Jay Rottem, Payroll Lead via ****** applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks.
Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 18 October ****.Further InformationFor more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
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📌 Payroll Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne