• Richmond location, Wurundjeri Country (Office based 2 payroll days per fortnight essential, remainder hybrid environment)
• Part time 3 days per week, fixed term position until February 2026 (parental leave cover)
• Base salary starts at $85K (pro rata) plus super and salary packaging

The work of Berry Street’s People and Culture team is aligned with the strategic directions of Reimagine the Future, Make an Impact, Future Growth and Sustainability and Support our People. Acknowledging the difficult, challenging yet rewarding work of our people, the People and Culture Team works closely with the business to ensure our people are engaged, well supported, professionally developed and committed to the children, young people, families and carers they work with; working in a supportive and learning culture.

The Opportunity

The Payroll Officer will have a key role within the HR Operations team, ensuring the efficient and accurate running of the fortnightly payrolls as well as administering and maintaining the payroll system and responding to employee queries with support and supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient and accurate running of the fortnightly payrolls
• Run associated reports and complete calculations
• Maintain and administer the payroll system (iChris & EmpLive).
• Respond to enquiries and helpdesk in a timely manner

About You

Join our dynamic team and bring your significant payroll expertise to the forefront! We’re seeking a candidate with experience in a large organisation, who has a strong understanding of award interpretation and end-to-end payroll processes. Familiarity with SGC legislation and the ability to interpret timesheets against Enterprise Agreements is essential.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills, including working well within a team and the ability to network and build relationships with stakeholders and other regions.

Experience with iChris is highly desirable, with additional experience in programs such as EmpLive advantageous!

Overall you will have a genuine desire to support our employees so they in turn, can provide the best outcomes for the children and young people that Berry Street supports.

We’re looking for a proactive team player who is ready to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact!

The Benefits

• Regular supervision
• A culture that values and supports professional development. 
• $15,900 pa Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• 10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions!
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family
• Leave loading 17.5% 

How to Apply

This exciting role will only be open until we find the right person. If you are considering applying we strongly recommend you do as soon as possible!

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted via the Apply Now link below.

Queries to Victoria Fawaz on 9421 7500.

A position description is attached.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.