Payroll Officer

Temporary Part-Time until April 2027 | 15.2 Hours Per Week – School-Friendly Hours (Tues & Wed, or spread across Mon–Wed)

Location: Wangaratta, VIC | Flexible Work Options | $37.45 per hour + super

Love Payroll? Need Flexibility? This Role Works Around You.

Looking for a role that fits around school drop-offs, pickups, and everything in between? At the Rural City of Wangaratta, we get it. That’s why we’re offering a 15.2-hour-per-week Payroll Officer role with school-friendly hours — perfect for those wanting meaningful part-time work without sacrificing balance.

Whether you prefer two full days (Tuesday & Wednesday) or shorter hours over three days (Monday to Wednesday), this position gives you the flexibility to make it work for your life.

About the Role

Join our supportive People & Culture team and work alongside a payroll colleague to deliver accurate, end-to-end payroll services across the organisation. You’ll be part of a workplace that values precision, confidentiality, and teamwork.

No need to be a payroll expert already — if you're detail-oriented, dependable, and ready to learn, we’ll support you to grow in the role.

What You’ll Enjoy:

School-friendly hours that actually fit your life

A welcoming, supportive team that values your contributions

A meaningful role where accuracy, people, and care all matter

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to support you in achieving your career goals.

Flexible employment options to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Corporate benefits, including flu injections, reduced gym membership, amongst others.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support.

What We're Looking For:

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent communication and a collaborative mindset

A proactive and professional approach

Experience in payroll is a bonus, but not essential

For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. For enquiries about this position, please contact Kate Ellett, People & Culture Specialist on [email protected].

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 30 June 2025, although the right candidate may be appointed earlier.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.

Ready to Apply?

To submit your application, please include:

A short cover letter outlining your interest in the role

Your current resume with at least two referees

A document addressing the key selection criteria (use each criterion as a heading)

Copies of any relevant qualifications or licences