Payroll Officer
At a glance
Mid-level Payroll role at Fa Euyo Saasfaprod1. Melbourne · full-time · A$85,114 base.
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What you'll do
- Run fortnightly payroll covering timesheets, leave, staff changes and off-cycle payments, with accurate and timely results
- Resolve questions about salary calculations, packaging, novated leases, superannuation and employee departures
- Review payroll reports, investigate mismatches, reconcile figures and prepare statutory returns
- Coordinate month-end and financial-year close tasks, and assemble payroll records for audits
- Maintain Chris21/iChris, T&A and Oracle HCM applications while supporting upgrades and process improvements
What you bring
- A payroll services diploma, a relevant tertiary qualification or extensive end-to-end payroll experience
- Hands-on use of Chris21/iChris in a live payroll setting
- Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll rules, including tax, STP Phase 2, superannuation and payroll tax
- You can interpret Enterprise Agreements and Awards, reconcile payroll data and explain complex matters clearly
Who this fits
This suits a mid-level payroll professional comfortable owning end-to-end processing, advising employees and managers, and working across payroll systems. It is a temporary full-time role for twelve months in Melbourne, reporting to the Head of Payroll.
From the employer
Payroll Officer
Reference number: 11331
Closing date: 11pm, 21 October 2026
- Temporary full-time opportunity for 12 months
- Salary commencing at $85, 114.74 per annum plus 12% superannuation (commensurate with skills and experience)
- Provide efficient and effective delivery in the payroll function for a large organisation
The Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end payroll delivery within a large local government organisation. Reporting to the Head of Payroll, the role ensures payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in line with legislative, industrial, and organisational requirements.
The position is responsible for maintaining payroll system and data integrity, providing expert advice on payroll, superannuation, and employee entitlements, and acting as application owner for key payroll and HCM systems. You will contribute to continuous improvement, system enhancements, and strong payroll governance while working collaboratively across the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Deliver accurate and timely fortnightly payroll, including timesheets, leave, employee changes, and off-cycle payments
- Provide expert advice on salary calculations, salary packaging, novated leases, superannuation, and terminations
- Run payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and complete reconciliations and statutory reporting
- Coordinate month-end and end-of-financial-year payroll processes
- Prepare payroll data and documentation for internal and external audits
- Maintain and continuously improve payroll systems, processes, and documentation
- Act as application owner for Chris21/iChris, T&A systems, and relevant Oracle HCM modules
- Support system upgrades, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide responsive payroll support to employees and managers and contribute to payroll and organisational projects
Skills & Experience
- Diploma of Payroll Services or relevant tertiary qualification, or extensive end-to-end payroll experience
- Demonstrated experience using Chris21/iChris in a live payroll environment
- Experience with HRIS platforms (Oracle, SAP, Workday) and Time & Attendance systems is desirable
- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including tax, STP Phase 2, superannuation, payroll tax, and terminations
- Proven ability to interpret and apply Enterprise Agreements and Awards
- Strong analytical, reconciliation, and reporting skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing deadlines, work autonomously, and communicate complex payroll matters clearly
- Collaborative, customer-focused approach aligned with Council values
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.
For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Manish Vashi on (03) 9243 1453.