Payroll Officer

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $79,122 - $96,073

Grade: VPS 3

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/D022618915 SEP25

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference.
People who take pride in their work.
People who get things done.
People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve.
We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background.
If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria.
Want to be part of it?

Utilise your Accounting expertise to provide support and advice to Payroll Services
2 x Ongoing, Full-Time opportunities to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
VPS Grade 3: $79,122 - $96,073 plus superannuation.

About the Business Unit:

Payroll Services is a function within the People, Safety and Culture group and is responsible for delivering payroll services including taxation, superannuation, salary sacrifice, processing of timesheets (manual and electronic) and the provision of advice to managers and employees.
Accuracy and attention to detail is critical as are excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

About the Role:

Working in a team environment, Payroll Officer(s) are responsible for the delivery of high-quality payroll services to managers and employees encompassing the processing of pay and benefits for a portfolio of business units across the department and statutory entities.

Some of your duties will include:

Preparation and processing of the fortnightly payroll and undertake transactions relating to employment conditions and benefits
Updating and maintaining associated personnel and payroll records
Identifying and preparing documentation regarding salary overpayments and recovery

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About You:

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in human resource services and payroll, with an emphasis on remuneration packaging in a government environment
Experience and proficiency in the use of CHRIS21 or other payroll systems
Experience in high volume transactional payroll environment(s)
Ability to interpret and provide advice on departmental policies and legislation.

Qualifications/Requirements:

A relevant qualification or working experience is highly desirable.

How to Apply:

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement.
Applications should include a resume and covering letter.
Attachments can be uploaded in.doc,.docx,.pdf,.txt or.rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening.
Dependant on the role, other checks may include Vic Roads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality.
Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon.
We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

Applications close Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

9 September 2025

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