Coordinator, Payroll

• Permanent Full Time
• $87k + super
• Footscray or Sunbury location | hybrid

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

The Coordinator, Payroll will be responsible for providing administrative and operational support across Payroll and core HR processes within the People Services team. This role will focus on the timely and accurate maintenance of payroll and employee data throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring data integrity and compliance. The position will also support both the People Services and Partnering and Advice teams as required, and play a key role in maintaining continuity of payroll operations during the absence of the Payroll Advisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll system and HRIS administration, including remuneration reviews, EBA increases, and quarterly data reconciliations.
• Generate and analyse HRIS and payroll reports to support data integrity and investigations.
• Support end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate payments, compliance with superannuation, taxation, and legislative requirements, and consistent service delivery.
• Partner with HR Services and Business Partners to provide advice on payroll matters, award and EA interpretation, and improvements to employee practices.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, including Finance, as well as external partners, auditors, and industry contacts.
• Foster a collaborative, consultative culture aligned with organisational values within the People Services and broader PC&S teams.

Skills & Experience

• Proven end-to-end payroll processing experience in a medium-sized organisation.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, processes, and administration.
• Sound understanding of Australian employment and payroll legislation, standards, and best practices.
• Well-developed administrative, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Diploma in Accounting or HR stream (desirable)
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration, audit, and compliance (desirable)

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.  

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Applications close:  Sunday 23 November