- Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment
- A great opportunity to take the next step in your Payroll career
- Convenient central location close to public transport
About the Position
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to deliver accurate and timely payroll services for over 1,000 employees.
This position reports to the Payroll Manager and works closely with a variety of teams across the organisation, providing guidance on payroll matters to our People & Culture team and rostering administrators. You will handle end‑to‑end weekly and fortnightly payroll processing, provide expert advice on the interpretation of our Enterprise Agreement, and support continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, systems and processes.
Full time ongoing position. Band 4.2 $106,743.52 p.a. plus superannuation.
About You
- Significant experience in payroll administration within a large, complex organisation
- Certified Payroll Specialist or Certificate in Payroll Administration preferred
- Strong working knowledge of Chris21 or similar system (including report building)
- Experience with rostering/time & attendance systems (HumanForce desirable)
- Comprehensive understanding of payroll legislation, tax and superannuation obligations
- Experience interpreting Enterprise Agreements
- Excellent MS Excel and solid MS Office skills
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions‑focused approach
- High attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Commitment to confidentiality and integrity
- A mindset that embraces collaboration, adaptability, accountability, and inclusive practice
For more information, please read 
Position Description - Senior Payroll Officer
About the Team
The Finance business unit is one of Arts Centre Melbourne’s core business units. As part of the Corporate Services Pillar, the team collaborates across the organisation to support all aspects of Arts Centre Melbourne by developing a creative, capable, responsible, and sustainable organisation.
About Arts Centre Melbourne
Arts Centre Melbourne acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we gather, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung. We also acknowledge the neighbouring Kulin Nation groups, the Boonwurrung and Bunurong people, and pay our respects to elders, past and present.
Beneath our iconic Spire, in Hamer Hall and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, we showcase the best of Australian and international performing arts.
Together with our own program of performances, events and activities we offer a diversity of audiences a distinctly multidimensional approach to participation, education and entertainment.
We are now focused on Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to transforming the Melbourne Arts Precinct into a thriving, connected creative and civic space over the coming years.
For a glimpse into working at Arts Centre Melbourne click here.
Enjoy Team Member Benefits
As a valued member of our ensemble, you will enjoy:
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Complimentary tickets
- Discounts at food & beverage outlets
- Discounted commuter benefits and onsite parking
- Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs
- Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes specific support to our First Nations team members and specific counsellors for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and People of Colour.
Apply Now!
Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.
We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to peopleassist@artscentremelbourne.com.au
Please submit your resume together with a cover letter describing your experience and fit for the role by 11:55pm, Sunday 29th March 2026.
Early applications are encouraged as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.
Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.
Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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