Vacancy Number: 137

Position Title: Payroll Officer

Employment Status: Ongoing, Full Time

Department: People & Culture

Location: Preston

Award Classification: Melbourne Polytechnic Academic Professional Staff Agreement (PACCT 6)

Salary: $82,373 - $88,423 per annum plus superannuation

Hours per Week: 38

Applications Close: Tuesday 14 October 2025

Why Join Us

Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in practical, real-world education since 1912. We offer:

Industry-led, hands-on training

Inclusive, future-focused environments

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

A culture built on curiosity, collaboration, and care

Flexible work options to support your lifestyle and wellbeing

About the Role

Melbourne Polytechnic is seeking a skilled and motivated Payroll Officer to support the effective delivery of payroll operations and advisory services. This is a great opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement, drive compliance and accuracy, and support collaborative team success in a purpose-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Process payroll accurately and on time, including interpreting awards and agreements

Maintain payroll systems and ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies

Provide payroll-related advice to staff and management

Reconcile payroll data and prepare reports for audits and finance

Support system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives

Manage payroll enquiries and ensure high-level customer service

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including Finance, Government Agencies, and Super Funds

Skills and Experience Required

5+ years’ experience in a large payroll environment

Advanced skills in Chris21/iChris

Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, accounting standards, and ATO requirements

High-level organisational and time management skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Detail-oriented with a solutions mindset

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate will be required to provide:

A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)

A National Police Check

How to Apply

Click Apply to submit your application through Melbourne Polytechnic’s careers portal. There, you will be able to view the full Position Description and upload your documents.

Please:

Complete all pre-screening questions

Upload your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience, and personal attributes align with the Key Skills and Experience in the PD

If applying for a teaching role, upload combined copies of your relevant qualifications and provide your USI VET Transcript (if available):

Include the transcript link (from your USI Student Portal) in your cover letter, and upload the transcript PDF under the qualifications section

File Requirements:

Each file must be under 2MB. PDF is preferred (Word .doc or .docxalso accepted). Avoid special characters in filenames (e.g., ! @ # % *).

Selection Process

Our process includes:

An interview (in-person or via Microsoft Teams)

Reference checks

Employment and qualification verification

Questions?

Contact: Recruitment Team

Email: [email protected]

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and gender identities.

Recruitment Agencies

Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly. We do not accept unsolicited applications fromagencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval.