Payroll Officer

11 hours ago

Bendigo, Australia State Government of Victoria, Australia Full time

Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo

Reference: VG/LHA/LHA/1893429

The Payroll Officer will be the first line of support to employees ensuring the day-to-day processing and timely and accurate payment of salary and wages to employees across the organisation to create a positive employee experience.

The Labour Hire Authority (LHA) protects Victorian workers from exploitation and improves transparency and integrity in the labour hire industry by regulating businesses that provide or use labour hire services. LHA licences labour hire providers, monitors and enforces compliance, and supports providers, hosts and workers to understand and comply with their legal obligations.

Established to administer the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 (Vic) (LHL Act), LHA is an independent agency whose work is wholly funded by licence fees from labour hire businesses. Since 2019, LHA has expanded its program of industry engagement, compliance and enforcement, growing its small and dedicated team to around 120 staff and establishing a strong track record.

LHA employees are offered hybrid and flexible working arrangements in accordance with Victorian Public Service and LHA policies. Our offices are located in Melbourne CBD and Bendigo.

About the position

Reporting to the Manager People and Culture, the Payroll Officer will be the first line of support to employees ensuring the day-to-day processing and timely and accurate payment of salary and wages to employees across the organisation to create a positive employee experience. As a key member of the People and Culture Team, the Payroll Officer provide sound advice regarding payroll, leave and allowance queries and will work closely with our Finance Branch to contribute to the ongoing success of the LHA's People and Culture financial systems and processes.

In addition to payroll duties, the Payroll Officer is also responsible for scheduled and ad hoc workforce data reporting.

About you

- Ability to work in a busy environment and process large volumes of work while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Passionate about providing excellent customer service
- High level demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated, keen to contribute to improving systems and processes
- Effective communicator and listener, be able to build and maintain good relationships with our stakeholders
- A working knowledge of Modern Awards, EBAs and Fair Work rules

How to Apply

Please apply by providing a cover letter including your responses to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description (attached), along with your Resume/CV.

For further information regarding Labour Hire Authority, please visit our website at https://labourhireauthority.vic.gov.au/ . Applicants will be required to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, directions, policies or procedures.

All personal information is kept secure and confidential and managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act, 2014. Successful candidates will be required to undergo the Victorian Public Service pre-employment screening process and an Australian Criminal History Check prior to commencing employment with Labour Hire Authority.

Applications close Sunday 16 November 2025 at 11.59pm

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