We are partnering with a public sector organisation seeking a Payroll Officer to support the Payroll Supervisor in ensuring all staff are paid correctly, on time, and in line with company policies and legal requirements. This is an initial six-month contract based in Belmont, working full-time Monday to Friday, with hours from 8:30/9:00am to 4:30/5:00pm.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll is processed in line with agreements, legislation, and policies.
• Manage end-to-end payroll, including employee onboarding and termination.
• Check and process payroll data accurately and on time.
• Provide advice on pay, leave entitlements, and related matters.
• Handle superannuation, salary sacrifice, and refer complex issues when needed.
• Process adjustments, leave audits, terminations, and payroll-related payments.
• Maintain HR/payroll systems and keep employee records accurate and compliant.
• Reconcile and issue payslips, summaries, and required tax information.
• Support reporting, system maintenance, and workers compensation processes.
• Follow workplace policies (safety, conduct) and contribute to continuous improvement and other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Experience in payroll administration using a computerised system in a medium-sized environment.
• Aurion system experience.
• Ability to interpret and apply industrial agreements.
• Knowledge of workers compensation and superannuation processes.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management with ability to meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team under pressure.
• Sound judgement, initiative, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Full Australian working rights and possession of, or the ability to acquire, a satisfactory National Police Clearance Certificate (dated within the last twelve months).