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Recruitment information for a Payroll Advisor position at North East Water.Position Information$78,527 to $88,313 plus 12% superannuation, depending on skills and experienceFull time, ongoing (Monday to Friday)LocationPrimarily based in Regional Headquarters in Wodonga.Renae Coates, Manager People and Culture on 0436 451 849Please note that applicants may be contacted and/or interviewed prior to the closing date of this advertisementApplications close 11:59pm Sunday 27 July 2025.Mandatory RequirementsCandidates must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a foreign national with authorisation to work in Australia.Current Australian Driver''s Licence.Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.At North East Water, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment for all. We believe that embracing diversity strengthens our organisation and enhances the service we provide to the community.Serving approximately 110,000 residents across 39 towns in north-east Victoria, we deliver essential water and sewage services throughout a region renowned for its natural beauty, spanning from Corryong to Yarrawonga and down to Benalla and Dartmouth. Our operations are supported by over 200 full-time equivalent staff dedicated to excellence in service.About the roleThe Payroll Advisor plays a vital role in the provision and facilitation of timely, compliant, and trusted specialist payroll services and advice across North East Water. This includes:Fortnightly payroll processes.Month-end and year-end processes.Payment of Payroll, PAYG, Superannuation and other payroll deductions.Liaising with and completing payroll reporting for regulatory bodies.Extracting data from the payroll system to support a range of reports that assist with monitoring the human resource performance of the Corporation.Facilitating system upgrades and/or configuration changes as required.Maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, Enterprise Agreement, and internal policies.Processing payroll changes throughout the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.Reviewing and maintaining the accuracy of data entered within the payroll system, data cleansing as required.Undertaking User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and configuration of our payroll system.Providing ongoing troubleshooting and support for issues that arise regarding payroll.This role is a full-time ongoing opportunity, including a monthly RDO and flexible work options.In this role you will be part of our People & Culture team and supported by backfill options for busy periods and leave coverage.Key Selection CriteriaTo be in consideration for this position please address in your application how you meet the following key selection criteria:Your experience in delivering and end-to-end payroll process for a high number of employees, including knowledge of a payroll system, tax, and superannuation processes.Your high-level knowledge, understanding and interpretation of Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and Industrial relations legislative requirements.Your demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build rapport and liaise with employees across the business.Your ability to manage processes within specified times and with superior attention to detail.Your ability to show initiative and promote new ways of thinking and encourage continuous improvement.Were committed to creating a comfortable and inclusive environment for all candidates. If you require specific supports or modifications during the recruitment process, please contact hr@newater.com.au in advance so we can make any necessary adjustments.Applications, including statements against the key selection criteria, must be submitted via the above online application formbefore the closing date/time. Applications via email will not be accepted.Recruitment Privacy StatementNorth East Water is committed to protecting personal information provided by you in accordance with the principles of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. The information you provide will be used to assess your suitability for the advertised position which you are applying for. If all the requested information is not received, North East Water may be unable to consider your employment application.You may access the information you have provided to North East Water or our Privacy Statement by contacting our People and Culture Advisor on 1300 361 622 orhr@newater.com.au .North East Water respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate and pay our respect to their Elders past and present. #J-18808-Ljbffr