Payroll Officer
Public Sector People ·www.publicsectorpeople.com.au
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Payroll Officer
Fixed-Term Contract | ASAP Start
Local Council | Eastern Suburbs Melbourne
38 hours per week | Hybrid
$43.81 per hour + leave benefits and super
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our client, a local government organisation in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. This is a fixed-term contract running through to November 2026, direct with Council, and comes with leave entitlements.
You’ll be working within a supportive P&C environment, handling end-to-end payroll for a diverse workforce. If you’re someone who takes pride in accuracy, knows your way around payroll legislation, and can communicate confidently with employees and people managers alike - this is a strong opportunity to step into a stable, well-structured role.
What You’ll Be Doing
What We’re Looking For
To apply or find out more, contact Amanda Li at Public Sector People:
Email: amanda@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Phone: 03 8535 3111
Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
#SCR-amanda-li
Fixed-Term Contract | ASAP Start
Local Council | Eastern Suburbs Melbourne
38 hours per week | Hybrid
$43.81 per hour + leave benefits and super
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our client, a local government organisation in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. This is a fixed-term contract running through to November 2026, direct with Council, and comes with leave entitlements.
You’ll be working within a supportive P&C environment, handling end-to-end payroll for a diverse workforce. If you’re someone who takes pride in accuracy, knows your way around payroll legislation, and can communicate confidently with employees and people managers alike - this is a strong opportunity to step into a stable, well-structured role.
What You’ll Be Doing
- End-to-end payroll processing including data entry, production runs, entitlements, deductions, terminations, and salary packaging in line with relevant awards and enterprise agreements
- Interpreting and applying local government industrial instruments, tax, superannuation, and leave legislation to ensure accurate and compliant payroll outcomes
- Responding to payroll queries from people managers and employees, explaining concepts such as leave entitlements, pay composition, and tax with clarity and confidence
- Maintaining payroll records and producing periodic and exception reports for compliance and regulatory purposes
- Upholding strict confidentiality and data integrity standards while contributing to continuous improvement of payroll service delivery
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a payroll role, ideally within local government, public sector, healthcare, or education
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (finance, business, HR or similar)
- Sound working knowledge of payroll systems - PayGlobal experience highly regarded
- Strong understanding of awards, enterprise agreements, tax, super, and leave entitlements
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to meet payroll deadlines without fail
To apply or find out more, contact Amanda Li at Public Sector People:
Email: amanda@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Phone: 03 8535 3111
Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
#SCR-amanda-li
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Payroll Officer role?
Public Sector People is hiring for the Payroll Officer position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Payroll Officer job located?
The Payroll Officer role with Public Sector People is based in VIC - Melbourne, VIC, AU. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Payroll Officer role remote?
Yes — the Payroll Officer position at Public Sector People is hybrid. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
What does the Payroll Officer role pay?
Public Sector People lists the Payroll Officer role at up to AUD 44 per hour.
Is the Payroll Officer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Public Sector People.
What experience level is the Payroll Officer role?
The Payroll Officer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Payroll Officer role at Public Sector People?
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