Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

• Part time 0.6FTE permanent role
• Geelong office location with flexible hybrid working
• Offering a competitive starting base salary of $80821 plus super and benefits (pro rata)

Grow your career by supporting real progress

Right now were seeking a Payroll Officer who will continue to play their part in caring for the lives of everyone on Victorias roads. Someone committed to supporting the progress of our clients and your colleagues so they can achieve great things. Thats truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters.

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About the role

Were seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Finance & Governance Division based in Geelong. As our newest Payroll Officer youll play a crucial role in delivering accurate efficient and timely payroll activities to our employees.

Reporting to the Payroll Lead youll go beyond processing fortnightly pay-runs and updating employee records youll use a systems thinking approach to see the bigger picture understanding how payroll connects to the broader financial ecosystem of the TAC.

This role requires you to collaborate closely with People Culture and Engagement to ensure seamless internal processes proactively addressing queries with empathy and insight to support our workforce. You will also maintain up-to-date payroll documentation process new hires in Aurion and handle ad-hoc tasks like Work Cover payments or prior service calculations.

If youre someone who thrives on precision values teamwork and can adapt to evolving needs whilst keeping the broader impact in mind this role offers you the opportunity to make a real difference in a dynamic purpose-driven organisation.

About the Team

The Finance & Governance Division pride themselves on fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement where each team member is empowered to excel and contribute to the overall success of the TACs strategy. You will sit in a team of four and will work alongside skilled professionals who are committed to contributing to a high performing culture and will also work closely with the People Culture and Engagement Division.

What were looking for

Payroll Experience

Demonstrated experience in using payroll software and assisting with periodic pay run processing is essential along with intermediate Excel skills to extract and manipulate data for reporting. Familiarity with Aurion payroll software is highly advantageous.

Attention to Detail

Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for accuracy is required to ensure employee records payments and processes are up to date and accurate at all times.

Communication and Confidentiality

Highly developed verbal and written communication skills combined with an ability to handle sensitive information discreetly are essential whilst responding to employee queries promptly and professionally.

Take the next step in your career. Apply now.

Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful youll progress to an interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.

For more information read the attached Position Description or contact for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Wednesday the 21^st of January 2026.

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A current TAC employee is eligible to apply for another position at TAC if:

1. The employee has been in their current position for at least 12 months; and
2. Has attained at least a competency 2 (for job groups 1-5); and
3. Is not currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)