Entry-Level Payroll Traineeship – Launch Your Career in Payroll and Administration

Have you recently completed high school or are you looking for a career change into administration and payroll? NECA Education & Careers, in partnership with a leading host employer, is offering an exciting full-time Payroll Admin Traineeship opportunity.

If you are a detail-oriented and analytical thinker who enjoys working with numbers and solving problems, this could be the perfect pathway for you. Gain valuable hands-on experience while developing practical skills in payroll and administration within a supportive healthcare setting.

As part of this traineeship, you will work alongside an experienced payroll team while completing a Certificate III/IV in Business, with all training costs fully covered. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career, earn while you learn, and gain a nationally recognised qualification.

About the Role

Based full-time in our Ivanhoe office, your role will include:

- Responding to payroll-related queries via phone and email, triaging and escalating as needed.

- Updating employee records in online software applications

- Processing paper-based timesheets (printing, sorting, and filing)

- Using payroll and administration software systems

- Assisting with projects such as digitising records

- General administration duties as required





What We’re Looking For

- Experience in customer service (retail or hospitality) with strong communication skills

- Interest in numbers, with an analytical and problem-solving mindset

- Confidence using Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new systems

- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively

- Ability to work collaboratively within a team

- Successful completion of a National Police Check and compliance with the minimum immunisation requirements under the Workforce Immunisation Screening Policy are mandatory

This is a Victorian State Government YES funded position, so eligibility criteria apply. For more details, please visit: https://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs/work-experience-apprenticeships-internships/apprenticeships-traineeships/victorian-government-traineeships

What’s in it for you?

- Full-time paid employment (38 hours per week)

- A nationally recognised Certificate III/IV in Business

- Practical, on-the-job training in a professional payroll team

- Ongoing mentoring and support throughout your traineeship

How to Apply

Send us your resume along with a short cover letter telling us why you’re interested in this traineeship and how your skills and experience make you a great fit.

📌 Payroll Administration Traineeship - State Government (Ivanhoe)
🏢 NECA Education and Careers
📍 Ivanhoe