Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. 

• Join a dynamic team supporting payroll processes with expertise, efficiency, and care 

• Temporary full-time opportunity (12 months) 

• Office location – Orange and Parramatta with flexible working supported 

• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $73,522.00 to $79,931.00 plus super 

What’s in it for me? 

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed. 

The role  

As a Payroll Administrator, your role is to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with policies, awards, and legislation. You’ll handle routine payroll processing, respond to employee inquiries, and support service requests, all while keeping employee records up to date. Your day-to-day work will contribute to the smooth operation of payroll services, ensuring entitlements are correctly recorded and payments are processed efficiently. 

The challenge lies in managing high-volume workloads while delivering essential payroll services with accuracy and efficiency. You'll need to navigate multiple customer requests, troubleshoot issues, and escalate complex matters when necessary. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to best practices, you’ll play a crucial role in improving processes, supporting employees, and keeping payroll operations running seamlessly. 

For more information read the full Role Description: Payroll Administrator  

What you will bring to the role  

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members. 

• Solid time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently. 

• Maintains meticulous attention to detail amidst high-volume workloads, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables. 

• Resilience and a positive attitude to persevere through obstacles and maintain productivity during challenging times. 

• Strong analytical skills to identify payroll discrepancies and recommend process improvements for greater efficiency. 

• Commitment to confidentiality and data security in managing sensitive employee information with integrity and discretion. 

Key knowledge and experience (desired but not essential) 

• Understanding of records management principles and compliance requirements, ensuring payroll data is stored securely and maintained in line with regulatory standards. 

• Proficiency in CM10 (Content Manager) for accurate record-keeping, retrieval, and management of payroll-related documents 

• Familiarity with confidentiality protocols in managing sensitive employee information within the records system. 

• Experience in tracking payroll transactions and changes while maintaining proper documentation for compliance and reporting 

About us 

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.  

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments. 

Join us 

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. 

Applications close Thursday 1 May 2025 at 11:55pm. Should you require further information about the role please contact Patrick Luu on patrick.luu@dpie.nsw.gov.au.  

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.