• Location: South Melbourne, close to public transport
• Work Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary:  $80,000 + superannuation + bonus
• Hybrid:  2-days from home

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join a supportive payroll team based in South Melbourne. This role offers the chance to take ownership of end-to-end payroll operations across multiple states and employee groups, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in every process.


Key Responsibilities:

• Process and oversee multi-state payroll cycles (fortnightly and monthly) with complete accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain employee records, process new starters, terminations, and salary adjustments.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly payroll journals, PAYG, and payroll tax submissions.
• Interpret Awards and EBAs, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation across different states.
• Manage reporting requirements, including quarterly audits, ad-hoc reporting, and payroll analysis.
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries from staff and external bodies (ATO, Centrelink, Child Support, salary packaging providers, etc.).
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and maintain up-to-date procedures.

About You:

You are a proactive and highly organised payroll professional with:

• 2+ years’ experience in end-to-end payroll, ideally within a large organisation.
• Must have experience interpreting awards
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, superannuation, PAYG, and state-based entitlements.
• Proficiency with payroll systems (experience with Preceda highly regarded) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

What’s on Offer:

• A stable, full-time permanent position in a well-established business.
• South Melbourne location, close to public transport.
• Exposure to a diverse workforce and the opportunity to develop reporting and system skills.
• Supportive leadership team that values initiative and continuous improvement.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Payroll Officer looking to join a respected organisation where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the link below with your updated CV.