Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Human resources
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/PES/1937744
Join a team that's raising the bar
We're building a Payroll team that's known for its expertise, collaboration and commitment to continuous improvement. Our work matters because every employee relies on us to be paid accurately, on time and in accordance with legislation and industrial agreements.
We're looking for people who enjoy solving complex problems, are curious about how things can be done better, and want to be part of a supportive team where everyone contributes to each other's success.
The impact you'll make
As a Payroll Advisor, you'll help deliver accurate, timely and compliant payroll services while working across a variety of payroll functions, including:
You'll work with colleagues across People Services to solve problems, improve processes and deliver a positive experience for employees and managers.
What you'll bring
We're looking for someone who:
What success looks like
In this role you'll:
Why you'll enjoy working with us
You'll join a team that:
We believe great payroll isn't just about processing transactions—it's about solving problems, improving systems, supporting one another, and making a positive difference for every employee we serve.
About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. We're not using AI to shortlist or screen applications. You're welcome to use tools to help with spelling or grammar however, please ensure your application genuinely reflects your own skills and experiences.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 5th August 2026.