Senior Payroll Officer
Melbourne, VIC ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $15,900–$15,900 / year
Posted on Wed, Jul 8, 2026
Senior Payroll Officer
Berry Street Yooralla is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Officer to join our team and deliver accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services across a complex, high-volume environment.
The Opportunity
• Hybrid role: Melbourne Office on Wurundjeri Country• Full Time, Fixed term (12 months)
• Competitive Salary + Super and Salary packing
• Occasional travel to other offices across Victoria. As a Senior Payroll Officer, you will manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, Awards, and Enterprise Agreements. You’ll also play a key role in supporting employees with payroll queries and contributing to continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accuracy, and is passionate about delivering high-quality, people-focused service.
Key responsibilities
- Process accurate, end-to-end payroll in line with deadlines and compliance requirements
- Apply Awards and Enterprise Agreements to ensure correct pay and entitlements
- Maintain payroll data, including employee records, leave, and salary packaging
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies quickly and accurately
- Support employees with clear, responsive payroll advice and queries
- Contribute to improving payroll processes and system efficiency
About You
You are an experienced payroll professional with a strong commitment to accuracy, compliance, and service. You will have:- Demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end payroll in medium to large organisations
- Strong knowledge of Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and payroll legislation
- Experience with payroll and workforce systems (e.g. Ascender, Kronos or similar)
- Advanced attention to detail and ability to resolve complex payroll issues
- Strong Excel and data management skills
- Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach
- The ability to manage competing priorities, work to deadlines, and remain calm under pressure
- A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Our Benefits
- Support a diverse workforce and contribute to positive employee experiences
- $15,900.00 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
- A purpose-driven organisation making a meaningful impact in the community
- A collaborative, inclusive and values-driven culture
How to Apply
Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted by 11pm, Tuesday 21 July 2026.
- For queries regarding the role please contact Daniel Guthrie, Head of People Services on DGuthrie@berrystreet.org.au
- Please note applications sent via email will not be accepted.
- To be consider please only apply via the relevant job links.
- We will be reviewing and assessing applications as they are received.
We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.
We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email HR@yooralla.com.au
Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.