In-Demand Payroll officer Jobs in Melbourne, Vic

Payroll Officer
Glen Eira City Council —Caulfield VIC
- $82,220 - $95,766 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Gym membership
8d
Senior Payroll Officer
Yooralla —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $15,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Payroll Officer
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Salesforce
- Communication skills
11d
Payroll Officer
Merri-bek City Council —Coburg VIC
- $86,000 - $97,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Parental leave
9d
Payroll Officer
Chemist Warehouse —Preston VIC
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Health insurance
- Annual leave
Payroll Officer
EV Strengthening Communities —Ringwood VIC
- From $38 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Analysis skills
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2d
Accounting Assistant / Payroll Officer
VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL —Melbourne VIC
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Senior Payroll Officer - 12 months fixed-term
Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited —Docklands VIC
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Payroll Officer
Live Nation —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Payroll Officer
Ramsay Health Care —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Referral program
Quick Apply
9d
Payroll Officer
McCain Foods Limited —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- No experience needed
11d
Payroll Officer
Visy —North Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Time management
Senior Payroll Officer - 12 months fixed-term
Nutrien Ag Solutions —Docklands VIC
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Payroll Officer
Recoveriescorp —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
12d
Payroll Officer
NextGen Jobs —Cremorne VIC
- $85,000 a year
- Overtime
- Recruiting
- In-person
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10d
Accounts Receivable Officer
Fine Foods —Coburg North VIC
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- ERP systems
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Personnel Officer
Food & Desire - Half Acre —Melbourne VIC
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Administrative experience
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1d
Group Payroll Officer
DCOH —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Communication skills
- Time management
Quick Apply
11d
Administration Officer (NDIS) – William Street, Melbourne VIC
Instant Support —Melbourne VIC
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Quick Apply
Workforce Systems & Data Officer
Mercy Health Australia —Richmond VIC
- $116,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Customer service

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Payroll Officer

Glen Eira City Council -
Caulfield VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$82,220 - $95,766 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Paid training
Gym membership

Qualifications

Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
Payroll
Communication skills
Time management

Full Job Description

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Full-time

Closing on: Aug 31 2026

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Full time| Fixed term position (14 months)
Hybrid work environment | Flexible work options available
$82,220 - $95,766 per annum (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation

About the team
The Payroll team plays a critical role in supporting over 1,500 + Council employees, delivering accurate and timely payroll services while providing trusted advice and support across the organisation. We are a collaborative, customer-focused team that values accuracy, continuous improvement, and working together to achieve great outcomes for our people.

About the role
The Payroll Officer is responsible for providing support to the Payroll team, ensuring all aspects of payroll services and processes are efficiently completed within timeframes and with a high level of accuracy.

The role is also responsible for responding to staff payroll enquiries, ensuring all matters are investigated and responded to in a timely manner.

Other responsibilities include:

Timely process and delivery of accurate Payroll Services in accordance with the provisions of Industrial Awards, Industrial Agreements, other Relevant Legislation and Council Policies.
Assist in the maintenance of masterfile changes ensuring the integrity of the payroll and personnel system is maintained and enhanced.
Ensure quality control of all forms in regard to the relevant payrolls, investigating and correcting any identifiable errors through liaison with the relevant manager or supervisor.
Prepare and calculate employee leave payments ensuring employee has adequate leave balance and in accordance with Relevant Legislation.
Account for earnings through reconciliation, payroll costings, payment summaries, response to surveys and enquiries.
Process new starters and employee terminations.
Prepare and organise payments to superannuation funds.

About you
You have sound payroll experience and can confidently interpret Awards, Acts and regulations in a practical and accurate way.

You bring experience from a similar-sized organisation and use your analytical skills to improve payroll systems, processes and service delivery.

The following are also required:

Experience working with payroll systems.
Strong Microsoft Office skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Clear and effective communication skills.
Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to analyse payroll data and provide advice and support across the organisation.
Commitment to continuous improvement and identifying more efficient, cost-effective ways of working.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:

New National Police Record Check
Evidence of right to work in Australia.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

Attach your resume
Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Closing date: 31 August 2026 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Jessey Lam, Senior Payroll Officer on 9524 3235 or email [email protected]

What’s on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)
Flexible work options
A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
Reward and recognition programs
Comprehensive leave entitlements
Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Working at Glen Eira City Council
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:

Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer on [email protected]

We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.

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