Senior HR and Payroll Officer

The Senior HR & Payroll Officer plays a key role in leading a small team responsible for delivering high quality, customer-focused HR and payroll services across the Department. Reporting to the Team Leader, HR & Payroll Operations, you will support the employee lifecycle through the delivery of timely and accurate HR and payroll operational services.

In this role, you will provide expert advice and operational support across a range of HR and payroll functions including onboarding, employee data management, payroll processing, leave management, employee variations, performance management and offboarding activities. You will also contribute to maintaining payroll integrity, ensuring compliance obligations are met, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across HR and payroll operations.

Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the Department, you will help drive service excellence, support operational projects and contribute to building an inclusive, high-performing and customer-centric workplace culture.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of Victorian Public Service (VPS) Human Resource policy frameworks and relevant Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs).
• Demonstrated experience managing and supporting the delivery of high quality, customer-centric HR and payroll services in complex and/or changing environments.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, employee lifecycle administration and data integrity requirements.
• Proven ability to provide responsive advice and resolve HR and payroll related issues effectively.
• Experience leading or mentoring staff within a collaborative team environment.

This is a fixed term position available for a period until 4 June 2027. The work location for this position is Flexible between Lonsdale Street or within a major regional DEECA office with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers. 

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 28 June 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace 

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.