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Payroll Officer
Department of Transport and Planning —Melbourne VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
3d
Human Resources, Payroll and Administration Officer - Full time Fixed Term
Government schools —Ballarat VIC
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Research
- Microsoft Office
11d
Human Resource and Administration Support
Government schools —East Gippsland VIC
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Human resources
- Recruiting
10d
Rostering Officer
Department of Justice and Community Safety —East Loddon Shire VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Weekend availability
- Working with children
- Human resources
- Leadership
Manager
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Leadership
4d
Finance Operations Business Partner
Victorian Ombudsman —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
10d
HRIS System Administrator
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Administrative experience
- Working with children
9d
Business Manager
Government schools —Ballarat VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
11d
Test & Quality Manager - PeopleConnect
Western Health —Melbourne VIC
- $120,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Education
5d
Claims Officer
Department of Education —Sydney NSW
- $84,659 - $92,701 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Opportunities for advancement
1d
Office Manager
Government schools —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Leadership
- Communication skills
3d
Executive Advisor
Victoria Police —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
12d
Change Manager - PeopleConnect
Western Health —Melbourne VIC
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Education
- No degree
- Communication skills
5d
Data Lead - People Connect
Western Health —Melbourne VIC
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Education
5d
Team Leader, HR Assist
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Databases
- Administrative experience
Project Coordinator - PeopleConnect
Western Health —Melbourne VIC
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Education
- Communication skills
5d
Business Manager-Level 1-Range 5
Government schools —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Recruiting
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
4d
Executive Director People and Culture
Ambulance Victoria —Melbourne Eastern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Leadership
Office Manager
Comfy Aspects —South Melbourne VIC
- $76,515 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- Leadership
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Classroom Teacher-In-House Classroom Relief Teacher
Government schools —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Teaching
3d

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Payroll Officer

Department of Transport and Planning -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$81,496 - $98,955 a year
3 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Customer service
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Payroll

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $81,496 - $98,955

Grade: VPS 3

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 11142

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

The Payroll Officer supports the delivery of DTP’s fortnightly payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing of salaries, superannuation, payroll tax and other payments in line with policies, industrial agreements and legislative requirements. The role also provides administrative and operational support to the payroll team and contributes to payroll improvement initiatives and program delivery.

Key responsibilities include supporting the fortnightly payroll cycle and employee administration activities, providing accurate payroll advice to employees and stakeholders, maintaining payroll records and data integrity, ensuring compliance with enterprise agreements and legislative requirements, and delivering administrative and coordination support for payroll operations, reporting, projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Please note that any payroll exposure is highly regarded.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’re someone who:

Monitors satisfaction, responds to needs, and seeks opportunities to improve service and outcomes.
Uses policies and guidance to resolve issues, escalating when required and contributing relevant information.
Works effectively with customers, communities and teams, supporting co-design and information sharing.
Identifies and contributes ideas for continuous improvement, supporting better quality and efficiency.
Communicates openly, responds constructively to feedback, and remains effective when ideas are challenged.

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Qualifications and experience

You’ll bring:

Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or similar HR platforms (desirable).
Experience in payroll, HR administration or high-volume customer service environments, with payroll exposure preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, with intermediate Excel skills required.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Hope Cooper, Manager, Payroll Services via [email protected]

Redeployees
If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy

Important Information

If you require any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact us. We're here to support you

Applications close Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

11 June 2026

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