Payroll and Shared Services Officer

Our aim is to build Melbourne and Victoria into Australia's number one tourism destination.

• Are you an enthusiastic and trusted Payroll and Shared Services professional?
• Do you want to apply your skills to support the Victorian community?
• Ready to make a real impact in a high-profile, purpose-driven organisation? Join us

Visit Victoria

Visit Victoria is the primary tourism and events company for the State of Victoria. We inspire people in both the domestic and international markets, to visit Melbourne and Victoria through creative storytelling and enriching events. Our role is to drive visitation and expenditure through destination marketing and a strong pipeline of major, regional and business events to support the visitor economy. We aim to build Melbourne and Victoria into Australia's number one tourism destination by delivering strong and sustainable growth across priority markets.

About this Position

We're seeking a full-time collaborative Payroll and Shared Services Officer to join our team, supporting both Visit Victoria and the Melbourne Convention Bureau. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll and finance team member who thrives in dynamic, people-facing environments.

The Shared Services team is responsible for the delivery of payroll services, accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit card reconciliations. As a Payroll and Shared Services Officer, you'll play a crucial role in delivering end-to-end payroll services, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing while supporting continuous improvement across the shared services operations.

About you

Our ideal candidate is a team player, agile, enthusiastic and has great attention to detail. You have a sound knowledge of payroll and employment related Australian Taxation Office requirements, Enterprise Agreement interpretation, worker's compensation legislation, superannuation legislation and fund administration. With high level administration, financial and organisational skills you are comfortable navigating complex and dynamic situations and providing clarity to stakeholders. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, are detail-focused, and always looking for ways to improve processes and add value.

You will bring:

• Knowledge of Employment Agreement interpretation, payroll and employment related Australian Taxation Office requirements, worker's compensation legislation, superannuation legislation and fund administration.
• Ability to exercise initiative, discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality
• High level administrative, financial and organisational skills.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with internal and external stakeholders and service providers.
• Ability to organise work efficiently and to operate effectively in an environment characterised by short timeframes.

Why Join Us?

At Visit Victoria we are committed to providing an employment experience that ignites and challenges imaginations:

• Our work makes a positive impact on the Victorian community.
• Access to three paid 'Ignite Days' each year to explore Melbourne or Regional Victoria to nurture your sense of adventure.
• A hybrid working model and open contemporary office in the CBD.

Culture & Values

Visit Victoria provide an inclusive workplace which supports and fosters growth, professional development and delivering exceptional results for our partners, clients and industry.

Our values are embedded in our culture and communication.

• Passion - We love what we do.
• Creativity - Imagination without boundaries
• Collaboration - We work as one.
• Growth – We embrace growth and challenges.
• Connection – We are connected to people, culture and our country.

It takes all Victorians  At Visit Victoria, we proudly celebrate diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state we promote. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact p&, quoting the job title.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position. Please ensure you complete the online applications questions.

This job advertisement is open until 9th of September, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

For a copy of the position description please email p&