For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers

Please ensure to include a copy of your resume, cover letter and your key selection criteria responses with your application.

At North East Water, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment for all. We believe that embracing diversity strengthens our organisation and enhances the service we provide to the community.

Serving approximately 110,000 residents across 39 towns in north-east Victoria, we deliver essential water and sewage services throughout a region renowned for its natural beauty, spanning from Corryong to Yarrawonga and down to Benalla and Dartmouth. Our operations are supported by over 200 full-time equivalent staff dedicated to excellence in service.

About the role

The Payroll Advisor plays a vital role in the provision and facilitation of timely, compliant, and trusted specialist payroll services and advice across North East Water. This includes:

Fortnightly payroll processes.

Month-end and year-end processes.

Payment of Payroll, PAYG, Superannuation and other payroll deductions.

Liaising with and completing payroll reporting for regulatory bodies.

Extracting data from the payroll system to support a range of reports that assist with monitoring the human resource performance of the Corporation.

Facilitating system upgrades and/or configuration changes as required.

Maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, Enterprise Agreement, and internal policies.

Processing payroll changes throughout the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.

Reviewing and maintaining the accuracy of data entered within the payroll system, data cleansing as required.

Undertaking User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and configuration of our payroll system.

Providing ongoing troubleshooting and support for issues that arise regarding payroll.

This role is a full-time opportunity, including a monthly RDO and flexible work options.

In this role you will be part of our People & Culture team and supported by backfill options for busy periods and leave coverage.

To view the position description, please visit www.newater.com.au/careers

Key Selection Criteria

Your experience in delivering and end-to-end payroll process for a high number of employees, including knowledge of a payroll system, tax, and superannuation processes.

Your high-level knowledge, understanding and interpretation of Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and Industrial relations legislative requirements.

Your demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build rapport and liaise with employees across the business.

Your ability to manage processes within specified times and with superior attention to detail.

Your ability to show initiative and promote new ways of thinking and encourage continuous improvement.

Working at North East Water

North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:

Our state-of-the-art regional headquarters (with our fabulous atrium),

Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements,

Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,

Annual salary increases and superannuation,

Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave,

Health and wellbeing activities,

24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),

Social club,

Bring your dog to work,

plus much, much more!

Position Information

An attractive salary range of $78,527 to $88,313 plus 12% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.

This is a full time, ongoing position.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Have questions? Get in touch!

Please do not hesitate to contact Renae Coates, Manager People and Culture in 0436 451 849 or our People & Culture team via email [email protected]

Ready to apply?

For tips on writing your application and how our application process works, please visit: https://www.newater.com.au/careers/recruitment-process

For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers

Please note that applicants may be contacted and/or interviewed prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 27 July 2025.