Payroll Officer
Job No.: 670773
Location: 211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $83,424 - $95,825 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
In Monash HR, we provide best-practice workforce management expertise and HR service and solutions, operating as a unified function to deliver considered advice and impactful outcomes to our internal stakeholders.
We have an opportunity for a dynamic Payroll Officer to join the Payroll Services & Payroll Operations team within Monash HR. In this role you will provide a range of professional and high-quality administrative services to support the effective operation of the department.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Processing new and existing employee information including; salary packaging, superannuation and employment changes within internal systems
- Providing advice, guidance and support to staff and clients on payroll/HR transactions
- Undertake the input and analysis of data, including ensuring accuracy, effective security, storage and distribution of data, records and reports
- Maintaining service standards by promptly resolving issues and adhering to privacy, confidentiality and compliance requirements
- Identifying opportunities to enhance processes and systems for better efficiency and accuracy
About You
The ideal candidate will have previous payroll experience with a strong background in processing and administration, excellent communications skills and a dedication to delivering exceptional customer service. Your proficiency in using payroll software such as SAP and your strong attention to detail will see you succeed in this role.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily.
How to Apply
To Apply, submit your CV along with a detailed cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing your suitability to this position. Key Selection Criteria responses are not required. Please refer to “How to apply for Monash Jobs”.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Ms Donna Vlachos, Payroll Operations Manager, +61 3 9902 9490
Position Description: Payroll Officer
Applications Close: Thursday 26 February 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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