job details
summary
- melbourne, victoria
- au$ 71.5 - au$ 86.5 per hour
posted 28 july 2026
- reference number
- 90M0712826_0890225141949992685
randstad professional
we bring diverse and pre qualified professional talent and businesses together to connect the right people with the right roles. by building specialized teams, we help individuals flourish in their careers and businesses succeed.
- Paying between $71.50 - $86.50ph + super
- Melbourne CBD location with hybrid working flexibility
- Temp contract for 4 months with possibility for extension & ongoing work
About the Role
Our client is a VIC government organisation based in the Melbourne CBD. They are currently seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to come in and join their team on a 4 month temp contract with possibility for extension & ongoing work.
Candidates for this role must have:
- Proven background managing full-cycle, business-as-usual (BAU) payroll processing.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with iChris or Chris21 (Essential).
- Prior Victorian Public Sector (VPS) or broader government experience (Highly Desirable)
- Proven leadership capabilities
Key responsibilities:
- End-to End Payroll Processing: Manage the full-cycle fortnightly payroll process - including adjustments, onboardings, terminations, allowances, leave entitlements, and reconciliations - ensuring accurate delivery in accordance with the VPS Enterprise Agreement.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Specialist Advice: Partner with HR Business Partners, leadership, and internal stakeholders to manage the Payroll Inbox, resolve complex queries, and provide authoritative advice on payroll policies and employment conditions.
- Legislative & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to current employment legislation, taxation regulations, and superannuation requirements, actively monitoring and implementing regulatory updates as required.
- Payroll Accounting & Reporting: Collect, analyse, and report on key employment data and HR metrics—including establishment reports, leave trends, and accrued leave liabilities - to support informed decision-making.
- Period-End Obligations & Audit Preparedness: Assist the Payroll Manager with critical compliance tasks, including Single Touch Payroll (STP), payroll tax, superannuation guarantee contributions, agency portal management, month/year-end reconciliations, and audit readiness.
- Continuous Improvement & System Testing: Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), data migrations, and post-implementation validation for system releases, while continuously updating and maintaining accurate payroll procedures and process documentation.
- Operational Support & Leadership Backup: Provide high-level operational support and step in to cover duties for the Manager - Payroll Services during periods of leave or absence.
What’s in it for you?
Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:
- Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
- 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
- Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
- Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services
If this is of interest, please send your CV along with a cover letter to jack.coleman@randstad.com.au
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
- Paying between $71.50 - $86.50ph + super
- Melbourne CBD location with hybrid working flexibility
- Temp contract for 4 months with possibility for extension & ongoing work
About the Role
Our client is a VIC government organisation based in the Melbourne CBD. They are currently seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to come in and join their team on a 4 month temp contract with possibility for extension & ongoing work.
Candidates for this role must have:
- Proven background managing full-cycle, business-as-usual (BAU) payroll processing.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with iChris or Chris21 (Essential).
- Prior Victorian Public Sector (VPS) or broader government experience (Highly Desirable)
- Proven leadership capabilities
Key responsibilities: ...
- End-to End Payroll Processing: Manage the full-cycle fortnightly payroll process - including adjustments, onboardings, terminations, allowances, leave entitlements, and reconciliations - ensuring accurate delivery in accordance with the VPS Enterprise Agreement.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Specialist Advice: Partner with HR Business Partners, leadership, and internal stakeholders to manage the Payroll Inbox, resolve complex queries, and provide authoritative advice on payroll policies and employment conditions.
- Legislative & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to current employment legislation, taxation regulations, and superannuation requirements, actively monitoring and implementing regulatory updates as required.
- Payroll Accounting & Reporting: Collect, analyse, and report on key employment data and HR metrics—including establishment reports, leave trends, and accrued leave liabilities - to support informed decision-making.
- Period-End Obligations & Audit Preparedness: Assist the Payroll Manager with critical compliance tasks, including Single Touch Payroll (STP), payroll tax, superannuation guarantee contributions, agency portal management, month/year-end reconciliations, and audit readiness.
- Continuous Improvement & System Testing: Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), data migrations, and post-implementation validation for system releases, while continuously updating and maintaining accurate payroll procedures and process documentation.
- Operational Support & Leadership Backup: Provide high-level operational support and step in to cover duties for the Manager - Payroll Services during periods of leave or absence.
What’s in it for you?
Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:
- Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
- 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
- Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
- Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services
If this is of interest, please send your CV along with a cover letter to jack.coleman@randstad.com.au
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
qualification
- Nil
