Permanent Full Time
$89k + super
Sunbury main location
About Greater Western Water
We’re water… and more.
GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more
Benefits
We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office
Both locations are close to shops and good cafes!
We also have barista coffee machines on premise…because who doesn’t love a good coffee in the morning!
The opportunity
Our Greater Western Water payroll department is looking for an experienced Payroll Coordinator to join the team. This role is equal to that of a Payroll officer in the corporate market and we are looking for the payroll knowledge that you bring to add to our own diverse team.
We work in a fast-paced environment, like all payroll departments, and our employees depend upon us to process their pays accurately and on time.
Being comfortable with processing new starters, employee changes, secondments, leave, terminations, redundancies, overtime, timesheets, allowances and super and have a strong understanding of Enterprise Agreements and Australian legislation in paying employees is a must for this position.
The role predominantly works in our Sunbury office, but you will be required to come to Footscray for team days with the wider People, Culture and Safety team as required. Our Footscray office is walking distance to the train station and our Sunbury office has staff parking facilities and close to both train and bus transport. We also have work from home flexibility.
You will have sound payroll experience of 3 years or more, dealing with both salaried pays along with a rostered workforce. Our payroll process is highly manual and we would like candidates with experience in manual processing experience.
The role will be responsible for providing payroll operational support across an end-to-end processing function within the People Services team. This role will focus on the timely and accurate maintenance of payroll and employee data throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring data integrity and compliance using PayGlobal (main system) and Successfactor (secondary system).
Responsibilities
Administration and setup of new employees, termination and redundancy calculations and payments, redundancies, allowances, deductions, superannuation setup in line with established segregation of duties
Import of employee master data from SuccessFactors into PayGlobal
Manual data entry into PayGlobal for supporting materials and information to generate pays
Both run and support the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate payments, compliance with superannuation, taxation, and legislative requirements, and consistent service delivery.
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, including Finance, as well as external partners, auditors, and industry contacts.
Foster a collaborative, consultative culture aligned with organisational values within the People Services and broader PC&S teams.
Skills & Experience
Proven end-to-end payroll processing experience in a medium-sized organisation of 3 years or greater.
Strong knowledge of payroll systems, processes, and administration with a preference for PayGlobal as the main pay system.
Sound understanding of Australian employment and payroll legislation, standards, and best practices.
Logical and mathematical skills to deal with complex employment calculations
Well-developed administrative, organisational, and analytical skills.
Works well independently and in a collaborative team environment
High School Certificate required
Completed accreditation in payroll (desirable)
See yourself thrive
Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.
We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.
Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), detailing your experience in a similar payroll role as shortlisting will commence early!
The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.
Applications Close: 11:59pm Monday 13 July
