Senior Adviser, Payroll Compliance & Projects
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The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Human Resources (HR) |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DJ2194FEB2026 |
| Closing Date: | 18-Feb-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $113,022 - $136,747 |
| Job Duration: | 5/08/2027 |
| Attachments: | DJ2194 PD - Senior Adviser, Payroll Compliance & Projects.pdf (PDF, 239KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Krystal Hunt - 0417514605 Krystal.Hunt@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
About the business unit
The Payroll Operations function sits within Payroll and Workforce Operations and is responsible for end-to-end payroll including taxation, superannuation, salary sacrifice, processing of timesheets (manual and electronic), and the provision of high-quality advice to a range of stakeholders both internal and external.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Payroll Operations, this role leads and mentor a team of payroll specialists to ensure payroll compliance is met, analyse complex payroll issues, apply resolutions, manage remedial actions and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Some of your duties will include:
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Manage remedial actions for identified payroll issues, develop and implement process improvements.
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Oversee payroll-related changes, including salary increases and global updates in line with the VPS Agreement and organisational directives.
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Collaborate with internal stakeholders and the Payroll and Workforce Operations team to identify and resolve issues impacting payroll service delivery.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position des.cription.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Knowledge of VPS conditions of employment - particularly in relation to shift work.
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Significant experience and proficiency in the use of CHRIS21 or other payroll systems.
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Ability to interpret and provide advice on departmental policies and legislation.
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Experience in process design and documentation or project management
How to Apply:
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf form..ats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative form..at to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
Important inform..ation
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
