Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Payroll Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for ongoing employment for the right candidate. This role can based in Melbourne or Adelaide.

Working within a large, complex and fast-paced organisation, you will play an important role in delivering accurate and timely weekly payroll outcomes. You’ll support payroll compliance, resolve employee queries and ensure a high standard of service.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer who enjoys working in a high-volume, fast-paced payroll environment and wants to further develop their payroll expertise. You’ll join a supportive team, gain exposure to a large and complex workforce.

Responsibilities & Requirements

- Process end-to-end weekly payroll activities accurately and within strict deadlines.
- Process current starters, terminations, transfers and payroll adjustments.
- Manage high-volume payroll transactions, including allowances, overtime, leave payments and deductions.
- Complete payroll validation checks,



investigate exceptions and support off-cycle and termination payments.
- Interpret and apply Awards, Enterprise Agreements and company policies.
- Support compliance with payroll requirements, including Fair Work, taxation, superannuation and leave obligations.
- Identify and escalate payroll risks or compliance concerns.
- Support payroll audits and remediation activities.
- Respond to employee and stakeholder payroll enquiries professionally and promptly.
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and build effective relationships across the business.
- Perform payroll reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Review payroll reports and identify discrepancies prior to finalisation.
- Support month-end and year-end payroll activities.
- Assist with payroll system testing and upgrades.
- Maintain payroll procedures and documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, increase efficiency and reduce risk

📌 Payroll Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Viva Energy Australia
📍 Melbourne