Payroll Services Officer
AU
About the Company
Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) provides quality water and wastewater services to 54 towns in North Central Victoria. Our core purpose is to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable water services to residential, commercial and industrial customers.
A wonderful opportunity exists for an experienced payroll professional to join our Human Resources team in a key role.
If you’ve recently worked in a medium sized organisation and thrive in a role where accuracy, confidentiality and efficiency are essential, this may be the perfect next step for you. As our Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of payroll using MYOB Payglobal, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of payroll services across the organisation.
You bring strong numerical skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities with confidence. Known as a team player, you have a proactive, customer focused approach, and you’re comfortable interpreting enterprise agreements and applying legislative requirements.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear how you can make a meaningful impact in this role.
About your new role...
In this position you will:
- Process fortnightly and ad hoc pays
- Complete month-end and year-end payroll reconciliations
- Maintain compliance with legislative requirements, including Superannuation and Workcover
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and care
- Maintain accurate payroll records and generate reporting as required
- Support broader human resource functions within the team
This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record in delivering accurate, compliant and efficient payroll services, and who enjoys making payroll processes smooth and supportive for all employees.
You will be joining a fun and supportive multidisciplinary team who are based at the Shepparton Administration Centre in the Fryers Street CBD precinct. Flexible work arrangements are available, where operationally appropriate, in line with GVW policy.
About you...
We're looking for someone with:
- Certificate III (or above) in Business, Accounts Administration (with payroll modules) or a Payroll Management Certificate
- Experience using payroll software (e.g. Pay global), HCM systems and Microsoft Excel
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, tax requirements and employment awards.
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills, the ability to meet strict deadlines and balance competing priorities.
- Strong investigative skills to identify and resolve payroll issues.
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive employee data with discretion and confidentiality.
- Confidence working with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Strong OHS commitment and focus.
- A positive, collaborative approach to your work and your team.
Please note all applicants must be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident or a visa permitting you to work in Australia and hold a current driver's licence.
Where you'll be working...
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What you'll get...
You will have the opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive organisation with strong ties to our regional community.
- Classification GVW3: $80,137 - $97,767 plus superannuation (starting salary point is negotiable dependent upon relevant qualifications, skills, and experience demonstrated)
- Full-time position with flexibility available (0.8–1.0 FTE). Availability on Tuesday/Wednesday each fortnight is required to support payroll processing
- 12 Rostered Day’s Off (RDO’s) per year
- Shepparton based - regional lifestyle benefits.
- Opportunity to make a difference to the team and wider organisation and contribute to the ongoing liveability and prosperity of the region you live in.
- An organisation committed to OHS and safe working practices and the wellbeing of its staff including flu vaccinations, skin checks and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supportive team culture
- Aligned with Community Connect Program - showcasing our region and supporting professionals to settle into town and become part of the community.
- Encouragement and support to pursue professional growth and development opportunities.
- Annual performance reviews that encourage, recognise and reward performance.
- Flexible, diverse, and inclusive workplace
For further information on this position, you are encouraged to contact Kate Montgomery, Manager HR Operations on 0408 709 224
Applications close 11:59pm, Friday 20 March 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; therefore, we encourage a timely submission of your application as we may close this position early if a suitable applicant is identified.
Interested?
Please apply via our online portal, clicking the blue "apply" button below
*Please note, when you click the apply button you will be taken to the online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment related questions. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and address key selection criteria when prompted
Goulburn Valley Water is an equal opportunity employer valuing all people, diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
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