About the role
As our new Casual Payroll Advisor, you will act as the first point of contact supporting the effective management of a range of day to day operational people and payroll matters ensuring services provided deliver maximum value to our internal customers and the organisation as a whole.
This role will assist the Payroll team in providing a high quality, effective and efficient Payroll Service to all employees which adheres to relevant awards, agreements, statutory and Council requirements during busy periods and/or when staff are on leave.
You will support and provide specialist advice on a broad range of employee matters, including (but not limited to); recruitment and onboarding, payroll, learning and compliance, employee engagement, position management, data and reporting, integrity and accuracy of our HRIS data, EA and award interpretation, remuneration and generalist HR advice.
This is a casual role based at our Civic Centre. We can offer hybrid working arrangements and flexible work options for the right candidate.
This is a Band 5 classified role; remuneration will be $42.30 - $49.21 (depending on experience) plus 25% casual loading and superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.
What you will bring to this role
The key selection criteria for this role are:
- Proven ability to interpret and apply Enterprise Agreements and/or other industrial agreements and policies and procedures and provide advice to management and employees.
- To be self-motivated with the ability to communicate with all staff and other organisations at all levels.
- Sound planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Sound understanding of accounting practices.
- Excellent computer literacy skills.
- A sound knowledge of accounting procedures in relation to payroll.
- Ability to work in a cross collaborative work environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated relevant experience in payroll administration and preparation, preferably using CHRIS21 and Humanforce.
- A proactive, professional and customer-focused approach with the ability to influence and negotiate effective outcomes
- Ability to work with a broad range of people from a variety of backgrounds and effectively contribute to a team environment
How to apply
Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 5pm on Friday 2 October 2026.
All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.
For further information on this role please contact Cindy Reid, Payroll Lead, at cindy.reid@knox.vic.gov.au or on 03 9298 8293.
A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.
Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.
Why work at Knox
Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:
- Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements
- Broad range of leave options including 18 weeks' primary and 5 weeks' secondary parental leave
- Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees
- Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth
- Support towards further study
- 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.
To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox
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Our commitments
Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.
Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.
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