Payroll Officer – Chris21 Specialist

About the Opportunity

A well-established organisation within Regional Victoria's water sector is seeking a Payroll Officer with strong Chris21 capability to support a complex and highly regulated payroll environment.

This role suits someone who is confident working across enterprise agreements, unionised workforces, and operational rosters, with exposure to field-based teams typical of utilities.

You'll be joining a business that plays a critical role in delivering essential services to local communities — where payroll accuracy and compliance are non-negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing using Chris21 payroll system
• Interpretation and application of EBAs, awards, and utility-specific conditions
• Manage payroll across diverse workforce groups, including:
• Field crews and operational staff
• Shift workers and on-call teams
• Corporate employees
• Process complex pay components:
• Overtime, penalties, allowances, loadings
• Backpay and adjustments
• Ensure compliance with:
• Fair Work legislation
• Superannuation, PAYG, and statutory obligations
• Perform payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audit preparation
• Partner with HR and Finance to resolve payroll queries and discrepancies
• Support continuous improvement of payroll processes and Chris21 system utilisation

Key Requirements

• Demonstrated experience using Chris21 in a medium to large organisation
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance frameworks
• Experience within regional organisations, utilities, or government environments highly regarded
• Proven capability working with:
• Enterprise agreements and unionised workforces
• Complex rostering and pay conditions
• High attention to detail and strong analytical/reconciliation skills
• Ability to work autonomously in a regional setting

Desirable Experience

• Background in a water authority or essential services provider
• Exposure to payroll remediation, audits, or system upgrades
• Understanding of regional workforce dynamics (multi-site / depot-based teams)

Why This Role

• Be part of a community-focused organisation delivering essential services
• Strong work-life balance typical of regional employers
• Opportunity to work in a stable, long-term environment
• Hybrid flexibility with regional office presence

Next Steps

If you're a Chris21 payroll specialist looking for a role in Regional Victoria where your expertise will have real impact, this opportunity is worth exploring.