Play a vital role in ensuring accurate, timely payroll across UOW.
At UOW, we're proud to be a globally recognised university driven by purpose, innovation and community impact. Behind every great employee experience is a payroll team committed to accuracy, service excellence and compliance.
We're seeking a P&C Payroll Officer to join our Shared Services team and play a critical role in delivering professional, high-quality payroll services to more than 6,000 employees across the University. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and have a passion for getting the detail right, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a P&C Payroll Officer, you'll provide end-to-end payroll services across the employee lifecycle, ensuring payroll transactions are processed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with enterprise agreements, legislation and University policies.
Working within a high-performing Shared Services environment, you'll contribute to the delivery of a reliable and customer-focused payroll service while supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance and employee experience.
What You'll Be Doing
- Processing end-to-end payroll transactions with accuracy and efficiency
- Maintaining workforce data integrity within aPay and related systems
- Providing consistent payroll advice aligned with enterprise agreements, policies and legislation
- Delivering services within established service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Identifying and escalating payroll risks, errors or compliance issues in a timely manner
- Supporting process improvement and automation initiatives
Collaborating with colleagues across Payroll, P&C Operations, Finance, Faculties, Portfolios and other business areas to deliver seamless services
-
About the Team
You will join the Payroll team within P&C Shared Services, a collaborative and customer-focused team dedicated to delivering accurate, compliant and efficient payroll services across the University.
We value teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement and service excellence, and we support each other to achieve outstanding outcomes for our employees and stakeholders.
What You'll Bring
- We are looking for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a high-volume operational environment and is committed to delivering exceptional service.
- Demonstrated experience in high-volume payroll processing and employee lifecycle administration.
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, enterprise agreements, policies and procedures, with the ability to apply complex employment provisions accurately.
- Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to identify and resolve payroll issues and risks.
- Strong customer service, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience using payroll and HR systems such as Oracle HCM, aPay or similar platforms.
A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement
-
Why Join UOW?
We know our people are at their best when they feel supported and valued. Here’s what you can expect:
- Competitive salary plus 17% superannuation
- 35-hour working week supporting greater balance and flexibility
- Flexible work options and family friendly policies to support your lifestyle
- Generous leave entitlements, including additional time over Christmas–New Year
- Purchased leave options for extra flexibility
Ongoing learning and development with real career pathways
-
Role Details
- Employment type: Permanent and Fixed Term, full-time
- Positions available: multiple
- Salary: Level 5 | starting at $85,682 + 17% super
-
- Location: Wollongong campus / hybrid working options
- Requirements: Valid Australian work rights (visa sponsorship not available)
Pre-employment checks: National Criminal History Check required
-
How to Apply
Click the Apply Now button and submit:
- Your resume
A cover letter (max. 3 pages) outlining how your experience aligns with the role
-
For further information, contact Kath Coroneos, Associate Director, P&C Shared Services on +61 2 4239 2176.
Applications close: Wednesday 29 July 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Wollongong is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is valued, respected and celebrated. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, removes barriers to participation, and provides equitable opportunities for staff to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with caring or family responsibilities.
As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.
Join us and help shape a positive experience for every member of our community.
