Payroll Officer

Salary & Benefits

• Annual pay range of $80,000 to $90,000, plus superannuation
• Easy-to-reach Melbourne location with strong public transport access
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Opportunities to build skills, progress professionally, and grow your career
• Chance to work with a steady, expanding organisation in the utilities industry

About the Organisation

The employer is a well-established and expanding business in the utilities space, providing essential services to communities across Australia and New Zealand.

With ongoing growth, the team is now looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join on a permanent basis.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will take ownership of accurate, timely end-to-end payroll processing for a large workforce. You will partner with internal teams and external vendors to make sure payroll requirements are completed correctly and employees are paid on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Run complete payroll processing for both weekly and fortnightly pay cycles
• Calculate and process superannuation, PAYG withholding tax, and payroll-related deductions correctly
• Handle leave entitlements and calculations, including annual, personal, parental, and long service leave
• Reply to payroll questions from employees and stakeholders in a clear, professional, and prompt way
• Keep payroll records accurate and ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies
• Support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and month-end activities

About You

The ideal candidate will bring at least 2 years of experience in a high-volume, end-to-end payroll role. You should have a solid grasp of payroll legislation, tax obligations, and superannuation rules, along with the ability to work to tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy. Independence, prioritisation, strong communication, stakeholder engagement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are also important for success in this role.

Additional Information

This is a permanent full-time role based onsite in Melbourne, Victoria. The position is within the utilities sector and offers ongoing professional development and career growth. Interested candidates may contact Megan on 0432 817 092 for a confidential discussion.