ASO1 Level - Payroll Officer (Entry Level)

📍 Location: Wakefield Street, Adelaide

📅 Duration: ASAP start until 9 January 2026 (possible extension)

💼 Full-time position

Submission Deadline: 8 AM - Wednesday 5 November

A state government department is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join its busy payroll services team for a short-term contract.

You'll be supporting a team that manages payroll processing for a high-volume workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of payroll functions.

About the Role

As a Payroll Officer, you will:

• Assist with payroll processing and maintenance of employee records.

• Sort and organise payroll batches for processing.

• Process new starter contracts and related employment data.

• Support the team with pay-related administration and documentation.

• Deliver excellent customer service by assisting with payroll queries.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A current National Police Clearance ath the time of applying (mandatory).

• Payroll experience and knowledge of Chris21 (desirable).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel - intermediate level).

• Accurate data entry skills (minimum 40 wpm).

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.

• Adaptability, reliability, and strong communication skills.

• Ability to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.

Why You'll Enjoy This Role

• Join a collaborative and supportive payroll team.

• Gain valuable experience within the public sector.

• Work in a convenient Adelaide CBD location.

• Short-term contract with a structured workflow and clear objectives.

Applications are open now - ideal for candidates available to start by 10 November.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.