Payroll Officer

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• Home • Careers • Payroll Officer Payroll Officer Join Lower Murray Water as a Payroll Officer and play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and compliant payroll services for more than 200 employees. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you'll provide expert payroll support, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help create a positive employee experience. Enjoy career development opportunities, flexible work options and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused organisation. Monday, 10 Aug 2026 Position Information Salary Band 3 commencing from $84,664 per year (+ allowances and super) Employment Type Full Time Location Mildura Applications Close 23 August 2026 Mandatory Requirements Driver’s Licence. Accounting qualification or equivalent relevant experience in payroll administration. About the role: As our Payroll Officer, you will play an important role in delivering accurate, timely and compliant payroll services for more than 200 employees across Lower Murray Water. Working as part of the Financial Services team, you will maintain payroll records, process payroll-related transactions, respond to employee enquiries and contribute to strong governance and continuous improvement across payroll operations. This role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a supportive and inclusive workplace. What You Will Be Doing • Processing fortnightly payroll and associated payroll transactions within required timeframes. • Maintaining accurate employee payroll records and processing payroll variations, deductions, taxation and superannuation obligations. • Preparing payroll reconciliations, reports and statutory returns to support organisational and regulatory requirements. • Providing timely payroll advice and customer service to employees, managers and external stakeholders. • Supporting financial reporting, audits and compliance with payroll legislation and the Lower Murray Water Enterprise Agreement. • Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and reporting outcomes. About You We are looking for someone who brings a combination of skills, experience and a willingness to learn. You may have: • Qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, or significant equivalent payroll experience. • Demonstrated experience in payroll administration within a medium to large organisation. • Sound knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and employment conditions. • Strong computer literacy, including payroll systems, databases and spreadsheet applications. You’ll also demonstrate: • A collaborative and team-focused approach. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Sound judgement and problem-solving capability. • A commitment to customer service excellence. • The ability to embrace change and continuous improvement. • A genuine commitment to safety, inclusion and respect. Why Work With Us? At Lower Murray Water, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and experiences. We support our people through: • Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate. • Professional development and learning opportunities. • Career progression pathways. • Health and wellbeing initiatives. • Employee Assistance Program (EAP). • Leadership development opportunities. • A collaborative and supportive team environment. • Competitive salary and benefits under our Enterprise Agreement. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We encourage applications from: • First Nations Peoples. • People with disability. • People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. • Members of the LGBTQIA+ community. • People of all ages and life experiences. If you require accessibility support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to working with you to ensure an equitable experience. About Lower Murray Water Lower Murray Water provides essential urban and rural water services to approximately 80,000 customers across north-west Victoria. Our service region spans the traditional lands of First Nations Peoples from Barapa Barapa Country at Koondrook through Latji Latji Country in Mildura to Ngintait Country near the South Australian border. We are proud to contribute to the social, environmental and economic wellbeing of our communities through the delivery of safe, reliable and sustainable water services. Job Description How to Apply To apply, please submit: • A current resume; and • A cover letter outlining how your skills, experience and capabilities align with the requirements of the Payroll Officer role. Applications should be emailed to recruitment@lmw.vic.gov.au by 23 August 2026 . For a confidential discussion, please contact Jack Reilly on 0447 092 943. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Appointment is subject to a national criminal history check and fit-for-work evaluation. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify an applicant; each case is assessed on its merits. • Opportunity type Full time • Location Mildura Share • • •