Payroll Officer

About Us

Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission. 

Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the ‘Courts Group'. 

Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

People Services provide core human resources functions, ensuring Courts Group has productive work systems and modern workplaces. People Services design and implement programs that support work performance and the health, safety, and wellbeing of judicial officers, members and employees. Key functions include Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Workplace Relations, People Advisory Services, Talent Acquisition, People Partnering, Organisational Development, Judicial, Member and Executive Services, Payroll, Systems & Reporting. The Chief People Officer leads the function and is part of the CSV executive.

About the Role

The Payroll Officer will work as part of a team responsible for providing professional and efficient Payroll Operation services to support Court Services Victoria key people functions, strategic goals, and directions. This position is responsible for payroll processing for Jurisdiction Services, Magistrates' Court, the County Court, the Children's Court, the Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria (JCV), the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and the Coroners Court. The role also involves providing portfolio wide advice on entitlements and remuneration issues.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Responsiblility for the administration of operational payroll day to day tasks that leads up to fortnightly pays. Payroll will be performed every fortnight in the form of main and mini pay run for approx. 550 employees based on Victoria Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024.
• Processing of the fortnightly payroll and undertake the more complex transactions relating to employment conditions andbenefits.
• Updating and maintaining associated personnel and payroll records using TRIM. Keeping accurate and complete records of work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements.
• Identifying and preparing documentation regarding salary overpayments and recovery
• Imparting well-researched, accurate and meaningful advice to employees and managers on employment conditions and benefits.
• Providing quality customer service through effective communication, offering timely responses to a range of queries and flexible problem solving.
• Assisting managers and employees to better understand employment conditions and benefits and relevant payroll matters.
• Supporting the Senior Manager to ensure payroll production and outputs meet timelines.

About You

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in payroll processing (Chris21 is desirable), and the ability to enter, modify and extract data accurately to assist with the management of client data.
• Intermediate computer skills and competent with Microsoft products
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of government processes.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

• resume 
• a short cover letter

Other information

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

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 email the contact person listed in the advertisement.

As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, CSV conduct pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially, with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both candidates and Court Services Victoria.