CoreStaff is seeking experienced Payroll Officers for a range of temporary prospects within South Australian Government departments.

These full-time contract positions offer an excellent prospect to gain valuable government experience while working in fast-paced, high-volume payroll environments.

Working within established payroll teams, you will be responsible for processing timesheets, maintaining employee records, addressing payroll enquiries, and ensuring payroll transactions are completed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities
Process payroll transactions, timesheets, leave applications, and employee records
Respond to payroll-related enquiries via phone and email
Perform accurate data entry and maintain payroll databases
Review and interpret payroll information in line with established procedures
Assist with fortnightly payroll processing and administrative tasks
Work collaboratively within a team environment to achieve service delivery targets

About You To be successful, you will possess:
Previous payroll,



administration, or high-volume data entry experience
Solid attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
Strong numerical reasoning and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines
Experience in customer service or call centre environments
Experience using payroll systems such as Chris21 will be highly regarded

Essential Requirements
Current National Police Clearance essential
Full Australian working rights
Availability for full time temporary assignments
Ability to commence at short notice

Please note: Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful applicants must already have current National Police Clearance.

📌 Payroll Officers Adelaide
🏢 CoreStaff South Australia
📍 Adelaide