Join Our Team as a Payroll Officer!

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about payroll and compliance? We’re seeking a dedicated Payroll Officer to join our People and Culture Payroll Team and help ensure smooth, accurate payroll services at Victoria University..

About People and Culture:

We provide strategic HR support and innovative workforce solutions across the University, driving initiatives in diversity, change management, employee relations, and recruitment. Within People and Culture, our Payroll team ensures compliant, accurate payroll services covering taxation, benefits, and entitlements.

About the Role:

As Payroll Officer, you’ll manage accurate and timely payroll processing for all University employees, ensuring compliance with legislation and policies. You’ll handle payroll adjustments, employee entitlements, and resolve queries using VU’s payroll system. You’ll also support audits, update payroll resources, and collaborate across teams—all while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

For a detailed copy of the position description please click here: Payroll Officer

Position Details:

Full Time continuing role (36.75 hours per week)

HEP Level 5 Classification

Salary Range: $76,459 – $87,825 per annum + 17% Super

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Who We’re Looking For:

A detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, and industrial relations.

Someone with experience in payroll processing and compliance.

An excellent communicator who can clearly explain payroll information and employment terms to employees.

A proactive team player who values accuracy, confidentiality, and delivering exceptional service.

Ability to work with payroll systems and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.

For more information about the role, please contact Raymond Wu, Payroll Manager via email at [email protected]

Why Join VU?

Victoria University is a leader in applied learning and industry engagement, offering a blended learning model and real-world training environments. We are committed to providing exceptional education, industry engagement and student support.

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff.

How to Apply:

To view the job advert and to submit your application please click on the Apply button.

Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

A cover letter

Your curriculum vitae/resume

Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description

Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration

Applications will close Sunday 5 October 2025 at 11:59pm. This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria will NOT be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia.

Why Join Us:

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Jobs at VU Webpage

Our Commitment to Protecting Country:

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity:

VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud be an WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Our Committed to Inclusive Recruitment:

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible formats of documents, please contact us at [email protected] or call (03) 9919 5999.