Payroll support officer (bendigo)

Description

Overview of role: We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Support Officer to join our team. In this role, you will provide vital administrative and operational support to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. Acting as the key back-up to the Payroll Coordinator, you will help maintain compliance with legislation, internal policies, and enterprise agreement conditions while delivering outstanding service to employees and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with end-to-end payroll processing, including liaising with the external provider.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records, ensuring data integrity, and managing compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Responding to employee queries regarding pay, leave, deductions, and supporting payroll-related onboarding/offboarding activities.
• Supporting payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audits, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Contributing to payroll process improvements and providing general administrative support to the People & Capability team.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in payroll administration and a familiarity with payroll systems (e.g., SAP, ADP, Aurion) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Understanding of enterprise agreements or awards, and employment legislation.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to effectively support employees and stakeholders.

Salary

Enquiries: To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB 6 October 2025.

Why join us?

• At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities - now and tomorrow.
• We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.
• Our commitment to inclusion means you'll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for.
• As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.
• At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia. Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.