Who we are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, and our catchments. We care for water, life, and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, or kayak down the Yarra we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.

About the Role

Join Melbourne Water as a part-time Payroll Advisor and be part of a supportive payroll team delivering accurate, timely and customer-focused payroll services across the organisation. In this role, you will assist with fortnightly payroll processing, payroll calculations, employee changes, reporting, superannuation and general payroll administration, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, enterprise agreements, policies and procedures.

A key focus of this role is providing a positive customer experience for employees, managers and stakeholders. You will respond to payroll enquiries with care, accuracy and professionalism, helping to resolve issues, explain payroll processes and provide clear, confidential and timely advice.

• Understand and follow the processes and procedures in line with our Integrated Management System (IMS). 
• The accurate and timely preparation entry and transmission of fortnightly payroll data and associated material.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of Awards, Industrial Agreements and statutory/legislative requirements.
• Provide accurate information to management and staff in a timely manner.

For more information, please refer to the attached Position Description

This role is ideal for someone with strong payroll processing experience, excellent attention to detail and a commitment to providing knowledgeable, confidential and responsive support.

About you:                          

• Experience in iChris/Chris21 required alongside Kronos advantageous.
• Competent skills in payroll processing, preparation and data entry.
• Understanding of Australian payroll legislation i.e. NES, taxation and superannuation.
• Competent skills in working with relevant software packages, including Word, Advanced Excel, Outlook, and large payroll system packages
• Competent numeracy skills, with the ability to understand routine formulas and calculate payroll matters such as overtime and remuneration package/contract details.
• Ability to prepare statistical and general payroll/personnel related reports.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and personnel matters.
• Customer service focus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

This is a part-time opportunity working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with a flexible mix of working from home and office-based collaboration at our Melbourne location.

Why join us:

At Melbourne Water, we care deeply about water and the life it sustains. 

Our team is inspired by passion and purpose, with an unwavering commitment to safety. We are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We don’t just talk about flexible working - we live it. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning flows through everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, Neurodivergent Individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and enthusiastic about public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive your application and learn if you could be a great fit. 

How to Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Monday 31^st August  @ 11:55am AEST