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 environment, 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 contemporary 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 ****, 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!
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📌 Payroll Officer (Part-Time 3 Days Pw) (Victoria)
🏢 Searoad Ferries
📍 Victoria