Geelong office location with flexible hybrid working. Offering a competitive starting base salary of $93500 super and benefits.
Grow your career by supporting real progress
Right now we're seeking a Payroll Specialist who will continue to play their part in caring for the lives of everyone on Victoria's roads. Someone committed to supporting the progress of our clients and your colleagues so they can achieve great things. That's truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life‐critical services where it matters.
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About the role
We're seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Finance & Governance Division based in Geelong. Reporting to the Payroll Lead you'll manage end‐to‐end payroll operations including complex reconciliations, compliance and executive remuneration. This role ensures accurate and timely processing while driving process improvements and providing expert guidance within the payroll team.
This role requires you to collaborate closely with People Culture and Engagement to ensure seamless internal processes, proactively addressing queries with empathy and insight to support our workforce. If you're someone who thrives on precision, values teamwork and can adapt to evolving needs while keeping the broader impact in mind this role offers you the opportunity to make a real difference in a dynamic purpose‐driven organisation.
About the Team
The Finance & Governance Division prides itself on fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement where each team member is empowered to excel and contribute to the overall success of the TAC's strategy. You will sit in a team of four and will work alongside skilled professionals who are committed to contributing to a high‐performing culture and will also work closely with the People Culture and Engagement Division.
What we're looking for
* Payroll Experience - Ability to manage end‐to‐end payroll processes including complex reconciliations, executive remuneration and adherence to legislation and enterprise agreements. Demonstrated experience in using payroll software with intermediate Excel skills. Familiarity with Aurion is an advantage.
* Attention to Detail - Strong capability to conduct audits, interpret agreements and resolve payroll discrepancies with exceptional attention to detail. A keen eye for accuracy is required to ensure employee records, payments and processes are up to date and accurate at all times.
* Leadership & Confidentiality - Experience in mentoring team members, driving continuous improvement and providing expert guidance on payroll policies and processes. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and an ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
Key Skills
* Data Entry
* Paychex
* QuickBooks
* Accounting
* 10 Key Calculator
* Paylocity
* Microsoft Excel
* Payroll
* ADP
* Administrative Experience
* Human Resources
* Bookkeeping
Child Safety
At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety please visit our website.
Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55 pm on Tuesday the 9th of December 2025.
Employment Type: Full‐Time
Experience: Years
Vacancy: 1
Required Experience: IC
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