Description:
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.
The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.
Senior Payroll Advisor
- Salary: $97,955 - $111,142 (Plus Superannuation)
- Fixed term: Until December 2025
- Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
- Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
The Role
The Senior Payroll Advisor is accountable to the Team Leader, Payroll Operations for the provision of operational payrolls services across the department, including payroll and associated HRIS management, workforce reporting, administration of staff movements, and general advice.
Key accountabilities include:
- Undertake a range of payroll related activities that support accurate processing of fortnightly payroll, within nominated timeframes, for the Department's employees and
- Autonomously undertake investigations into, troubleshoot and resolve complex employment or payroll matters and recommend suitable courses of action or solutions.
- Provide service excellence and foster effective teamwork and business relationship to provide a responsive and customer focused payroll service.
The Team
The position of Senior Payroll Advisor forms a part of the People & Culture branch within the Corporate Services group.
The group works to build a safe, high-performing organisation where the department's people are supported to perform at their best. The group does this by providing strategic, operational and program delivery support services in creative and innovative ways.
The branch is a strategic, tactical and operational function, supporting the achievement of the department's objectives by providing excellent service and trusted advice. It has a clear focus on adding value to the department by supporting the Executive Board to drive DJSIR's organisational culture through a range of strategies and initiatives.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in operations and service delivery.
- Strong analytical skills with expertise in payroll processing, problem-solving, and investigations.
- Knowledge of relevant agreements, legislation, and policies in the Victorian Public Sector.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Sylaja Selvarajan, Manager, Payroll Operations at sylaja.selvarajan@ecodev.vic.gov.au.
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team on 0472875685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 15 May 2025.