senior payroll officer.

• Paying $68.04ph + super
• Broadmeadows VIC location with hybrid working flexibility
• Temp contract until 26th February 2027

About the Role

Our client is a VIC government organisation based in Broadmeadows VIC. They are currently seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to come in and work with them on a temp contract opportunity until 26th February 2027.

Requirements for this role include:

• Proven experience with CHRIS21 payroll system

• Previous local or state government experience

• Ability to providing advice on complex payroll processes

• A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of all functions and procedures that are performed within the Payroll team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Payroll Processing & Reconciliation: Execute fortnightly pay runs, manage timesheet data entry and Chris21 file imports, and balance pay run reconciliations to resolve discrepancies.
• Leadership & Work Allocation: Assign daily task priorities, lead complex payroll operations, and deliver ongoing training, support, and guidance to the payroll team.
• Employee Lifecycle & Master File Maintenance: Manage onboarding setup, master file updates, and termination processing to ensure accurate employee personal, salary, and deduction records.
• Superannuation Administration: Set up "Choice of Funds" options and manage ongoing superannuation contributions and personal deduction changes.
• Record Keeping & Compliance: Maintain electronic personnel files (via Content Manager/TRIM) to securely document salary rates, leave, deductions, and payroll records.
• Customer Service & HR Collaboration: Resolve complex payroll inquiries with empathy and clear communication while partnering with the HR Generalist team to ensure timely task completion.

What’s in it for you?
Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

• Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
• 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
• Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
• Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

If this is of interest, please send your CV along with a cover letter to jack.coleman@randstad.com.au

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.