Job Description
Payroll Officer (Locum)
Pay: Approx. $47.44 - $53.77 per hour + super (equivalent to $75K-$85K + super)
Location: Preston - Hybrid
Contract Type: Full-time locum contract until end of July | possibility of temp-to-perm
Tradewind Australia is partnering with a well-established community services organisation in Preston to recruit an experienced Payroll Officer for an immediate-start locum contract running through to the end of July.
This role sits within a supportive payroll team and offers the opportunity to work in a high-volume environment with strong systems and established processes. There is also a strong possibility for the role to transition from temporary to permanent for the right candidate.
Please note: Only candidates with Chris21 payroll system experience will be considered.
About the Role
Working within a collaborative payroll team that includes a Payroll Manager, Team Lead and Senior Payroll Officer, you will support the delivery of accurate and timely payroll processing across a large workforce.
This position will initially be office-based for onboarding and training, with hybrid flexibility (60% home / 40% office) available after the first 2-3 weeks. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Why You'll Enjoy This Role
- Immediate start contract through to end of July with strong temp-to-perm potential
- Competitive hourly rate $47 - $53 + super
- Hybrid working available after onboarding period
- Supportive payroll structure including Payroll Manager, Team Lead and Senior Officer
- Stable full-time hours Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Key Responsibilities
- Process end-to-end payroll within a high-volume environment
- Maintain payroll data including new starters, changes and terminations
- Process timesheets primarily through HR21 portal, with some manual processing
- Respond to payroll queries from staff and internal stakeholders
- Ensure payroll compliance with legislative and organisational requirements
What You'll Bring
Essential
- Demonstrated experience in a payroll officer role within a high-volume environment
- Chris21 payroll system experience - essential (applications without this will not be considered)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet payroll deadlines
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work collaboratively within a payroll team
Desirable
- Exposure to the SCHADS Award
- Experience working within the community services sector
- Strong Excel capability
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Payroll Officer with Chris21 experience seeking a stable contract with potential for permanency, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply today with your CV, or email angus.hayes@twrecruitment.com.au.
For more information, contact Angus Hayes on (03) 9087 1020.
Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and to be an equal opportunities employer
Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification, a Working with Children Check and further compliance requirements as requested by the organisation.
#SCR-angus-hayes-1
