Payroll Officer
1 week ago
- 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 VicRoads 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.
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