At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we¿re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We¿re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we¿d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children¿s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don¿t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We¿re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Make a difference by helping staff receive the right WorkCover payments.
- Use your payroll skills to support people after workplace injuries.
- Enjoy varied work across payroll, records and payment systems.
- Build your skills while supporting a team that values safety.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As a WorkCover Payroll Administration Officer, you will manage payments and records for injured staff. You will support the department's duties and help staff receive their correct entitlements.

You will:

- process weekly WorkCover and top-up payments through the payroll system
- update payroll and leave records using CHRIS21 and Time Target
- check payment amounts and calculate pre-injury average weekly earnings
- keep accurate claim records and reconcile weekly payments




- support injured staff with clear advice about their pay and leave

About you

A relevant tertiary qualification is not essential for this role. However, a qualification in a related field would be highly regarded.

You should also have:

- experience using payroll systems, ideally CHRIS21 and Time Target
- experience processing WorkCover payments and understanding payment entitlements
- strong problem-solving and data skills, including advanced Excel formulas and pivot tables
- clear communication skills and the ability to handle private information with care

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Carmel Dickinson at [email protected].

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child secure statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

📌 WorkCover Payroll Administration Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety
📍 Melbourne