About Us
The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone’s experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services. You can find out more about our Ministers, leadership and entities here: Department of Government Services. The People Operations Branch The People Operations branch supports the Department of Government Services, customer departments and portfolio agencies by delivering responsive, accurate and customer-focused people services across the employee lifecycle. The team provides operational support across recruitment, onboarding, employee movements, payroll, HR systems and workforce reporting, contributing to a seamless employee experience and an effective, high-performing and engaged workforce.

About the Role
Reporting to the Payroll Service Lead, the Payroll Officer is responsible for ensuring payroll entries in SAP SuccessFactors are entered accurately, in line with the VPS Enterprise Agreement and departmental policies, ensuring supporting evidence has been provided as necessary. The Payroll Officer role also advises on payroll conditions and employee entitlements,



saves records in the DGS records management solution and assists the broader payroll team with payroll production activities to ensure pay timelines are met. Key Accountabilities
• Preparation and processing of the fortnightly payroll transactions in line with legislation, the VPS Enterprise Agreement and departmental policies including the following:​
• Leave processing including paid parental leave​
• Ad hoc allowances and deductions​
• Updating employee superannuation and tax​ details
• Termination processing ​
• Timesheet processing​
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of employee data in the HR information system (SAP SuccessFactors).
• Update and maintain associated personnel and payroll records, including saving records in the DGS records management system.
• Impart well-researched, accurate and meaningful advice to employees and managers on employment conditions and benefits.​ About You We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience from the following criteria:
• Flexibility and adaptability: ability to take on a range of tasks and adjust approach and priorities to suit to changing requirements.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: resolves issues through understanding and interpretation of existing processes and guidance,



applying critical thinking and problem-solving concepts in the right context.
• Systems Thinking: understands system workflows and impacts of particular courses of action on other parts of the system, function or team more broadly.
• Stakeholder Management: Takes steps to add value for the client or stakeholder; links people with other areas as appropriate; monitors client and stakeholder satisfaction; constructively deals with stakeholder issues. This role is a 12 month fixed term position. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. For more information, please see the Position Description.

How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 22/11/2026. All applications should include:
· a resume; and
· a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages). Other relevant information To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

📌 Payroll Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria
📍 Melbourne