Payroll Advisor

Ongoing, full time role - AUC00108

Salary: VPS 4 - $100,894 to $114,476 + 12% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

About the Organisation

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria’s environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

The EPA Experience

• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
• On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
• Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options

About the role:

The Payroll Advisor delivers accurate, timely and customer-focused payroll services across the employee lifecycle. Working within the Employee Experience team, the role administers payroll transactions, maintains data integrity, supports legislative and industrial compliance, and provides payroll advice to employees, leaders and stakeholders.

In this role you will:

• Deliver end-to-end payroll and employee lifecycle transactions.
• Provide clear and responsive payroll advice and support.
• Complete reconciliations, validation and quality assurance activities.
• Apply relevant legislation, employment conditions and Enterprise Agreement provisions.
• Prepare payroll reports and investigate discrepancies.
• Support payroll system improvements and contribute to service excellence.

Skills and experience

• Experience delivering payroll services within a medium to large organisation.
• Experience using payroll and HR information systems, preferably SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll.
• Sound knowledge of payroll legislation, employment conditions and payroll practices.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A relevant qualification or payroll certification is desirable.
• Public-sector or complex industrial environment experience is desirable

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How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:59PM.

Applicants Should Submit:

• Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
• Resume; including contact details of two referees.

For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to careers@epa.vic.gov.au

Need to know more?

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.