Payroll Officer at Victoria University Minimal

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

87369.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Processing, Legislation Compliance, Taxation, Industrial Requirements, Payroll Adjustments, Superannuation, Timesheet Management, Stakeholder Relationships, Decision-Making, Problem Solving, Payroll Advice, HCM Systems, Ascender Pay, Workers' Compensation, Audit Processes, Employee Support

Industry

Higher Education

Description

About VU: At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride. About the Role: The overall purpose of the Payroll Officer position is that you will support the delivery of payroll services, ensuring compliance with all legislative, taxation, and industrial requirements. You will also provide accurate payroll information and advice to Victoria University employees regarding their terms and conditions of employment. In this role, you will administer end‑to‑end payroll processing and adjustments—including Workers’ Compensation—for all University employees. You will ensure all tasks are completed accurately, within designated timeframes, and in accordance with relevant legislation. Using VU’s payroll system (Ascender) and other computer-based tools, process all employee entitlements including superannuation, changes to Choice of Fund and Defined Benefits Schemes, payroll adjustments, leave loading, and payout of terminations Responsible for processing benefits and payroll deductions and escalating complex queries Administer, monitor and resolve timesheets related issues between payroll and VU’s customised inhouse systems for each pay period for payroll processing. Provide support with pay run audit processes through exception checking and identify any errors or Provide accurate payroll information and advice as needed to VU employees relating to their terms and conditions of employment. Respond to specific payroll queries that are logged in VU’s HCM system and work closely with the with relevant P&C staff to resolve Salary: HEP 5 $79, 135 – 87,369 plus 17% super Employment Type: full time ongoing Hours: 36.45 Location: Footscray Campus For a detailed overview of the role’s duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Payroll Officer. About You: You bring significant payroll experience gained within a medium to large corporate or public sector environment, enabling you to operate confidently in a complex and high‑volume setting. Experience with Ascender Pay will be highly regarded. In this role, you will: Work with a high degree of independence, applying sound judgement and strong decision‑making skills when performing payroll tasks. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, including employees, People & Culture teams, and key external partners. Provide consistent, high‑quality payroll advice to managers and staff across the University, ensuring clarity and accuracy in every interaction. Interpret and apply complex legislation, industrial instruments, and policy requirements, knowing when to determine appropriate escalation points The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment. How to Apply Applications must be submitted: A cover letter Your curriculum vitae/resume Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description Applications will close 6th of February at 5pm. This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia. Why Join VU VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Careers at VU Webpage Our Commitment to Protecting Country Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible formats of documents, please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or call (03) 9919 5999.

Responsibilities

The Payroll Officer will support the delivery of payroll services, ensuring compliance with legislative and industrial requirements. Responsibilities include administering end-to-end payroll processing, providing payroll information to employees, and resolving payroll-related queries.