Payroll Officer AS02

Job Overview

This full-time position at an Adelaide-based public sector organisation involves supporting payroll processing within a busy environment. The role offers immediate start availability and operates at ASO2 level pay rates. The employer is strongly committed to community welfare and effective governance across South Australia.

Primary Duties

• Execute processing of payroll files and manage associated pay processes.
• Enhance payroll skills focusing on master data entry, coding employees' timesheets, and handling leave requests.
• Carry out payroll data input tasks involving new hires, personal information updates, superannuation, deductions, taxation, employee transfers, and terminations.
• Assist with verifying pay run reports and resolving payroll inquiries.
• Work independently and cooperatively within a team to meet deadlines, detect problems, and provide solutions.
• Contribute actively to team objectives and help achieve daily goals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a valid National Police Clearance is compulsory.
• Experience in customer service roles, ideally in call center settings.
• Prior payroll experience is preferred, with familiarity using Chris21 payroll software considered an advantage.
• Strong accuracy in data entry, with a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, alongside meticulous attention to detail.
• Capability to handle large workloads and adhere to strict deadlines in a fast-paced context.
• Demonstrated reliability and dependability.

Additional Information

The position supports efforts of the Department for Education within South Australia. Applications require contacting the principal consultant via phone or email. The employer provides an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equal employment opportunities for all candidates regardless of background.