Payroll Officer (Part-time 3 days PW Mon-Wed)

We're looking for an experienced Payroll Officer who would like to pursue a rewarding career within our growing finance team.

Our busy team manages the payroll for several companies, allowing you plenty of diversity in your role. This part-time position (working Mondays - Wednesdays) represents an opportunity to play a key role in a collaborative, supportive setting, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Team.

This role is located onsite at our Queenscliff Head Office. It is a requirement that the successful applicant be able to work on the set days of Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (start/finish times can be negotiated).

Your Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

- End-to-End Payroll: Deliver timely, weekly payroll processing for 5 companies, ensuring strict legislative, modern award, and statutory compliance.

- Lifecycle Administration: Manage employee lifecycle data, including preparing onboarding documentation packs for new starters and handling final termination payouts for exits.

- Record Management: Maintain accurate, highly confidential payroll, personnel, and leave records.

- Digital Collaboration: Utilise Microsoft SharePoint to securely organise, store, and manage digital payroll folders and finance records.

- Finance Support: Perform other ad-hoc accounts and accounting duties as directed by the CFO.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Proven Experience: Demonstrated experience working in a similar, multi-entity payroll processing environment.

- Award Knowledge: A solid understanding of the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, and interpreting modern awards.

- Professional Approach: A positive, professional, and proactive approach with a commitment to continuous professional development.

- Team Player:



The ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating seamlessly as part of a shared-services finance team.

- Organisational Excellence: Strong analytical skills, a high level of attention to detail, and a proven ability to prioritise tasks to meet strict weekly deadlines.

- Discretion: Absolute discretion and diplomacy when handling sensitive or confidential payroll data.

- Communication Skills: Strong written, verbal, and professional interpersonal communication skills.

- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency across Microsoft Office 365 (particularly intermediate to advanced Excel skills like formulas and pivot tables).

- Full Australian working rights and a current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

Experience with Microkeeper (or a similar cloud-based workforce management system), MYOB, and Microsoft SharePoint will be highly regarded.

About Us

Connecting communities and tourists since 1987, Searoad Ferries employs more than 250 people and moves over one million customers annually across our iconic ferry and cruise operations. We pride ourselves on a progressive, high-performing team environment that values Teamwork, Excellence, Respect, and Responsibility.

Why join Searoad Ferries?

- Be part of a growing team within a successful Australian group

- Supportive, down-to-earth culture and regular team events

- Fantastic staff discounts (retail, dining, hospitality) and free ferry travel

- Modern office facilities, great location, and $1 barista-made coffee

If you have the experience, drive, and communication skills necessary to contribute effectively and thrive in the progressive environment at Searoad Ferries, we'd love to hear from you!

Application details
Firstly, please download the position description at searoad.com.au/careers to confirm this is the right role for you. To apply, submit a cover letter and current resume via SEEK. Applications will be reviewed as received.

No agencies please.

📌 Payroll Officer (Part-time 3 days PW) (Queenscliff)
🏢 Searoad Ferries
📍 Queenscliff