Payroll Specialist

A$93,500 p/a + super and benefits • Hybrid Overview Care in Action. Join the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to help keep everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads safe. This role sits in Geelong with a flexible hybrid working arrangement. Posted 1 day ago • Full time, permanent role • Geelong office location, with flexible hybrid working • Competitive starting base salary of $93,500 + super and benefits About the role We’re seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Finance & Governance Division based in Geelong. Reporting to the Payroll Lead, you’ll manage end-to-end payroll operations, including complex reconciliations, compliance, and executive remuneration. This role ensures accurate and timely processing while driving process improvements and providing expert guidance within the payroll team. This role requires you to collaborate closely with People, Culture and Engagement to ensure seamless internal processes, proactively addressing queries with empathy and insight to support our workforce. If you’re someone who thrives on precision, values teamwork, and can adapt to evolving needs whilst keeping the broader impact in mind, this role offers you the opportunity to make a real difference in a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation. Team The Finance & Governance Division fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. You will sit in a team of four and work closely with the People, Culture and Engagement Division. What we’re looking for Payroll Experience Ability to manage end-to-end payroll processes, including complex reconciliations, executive remuneration, and adherence to legislation and enterprise agreements. Demonstrated experience in using payroll software, with intermediate Excel skills to extract and manipulate data for reporting. Familiarity with Aurion payroll software is advantageous. Attention to Detail Strong capability to conduct audits, interpret agreements, and resolve payroll discrepancies with exceptional attention to detail. A keen eye for accuracy to ensure employee records, payments and processes are up to date and accurate at all times. Leadership & Confidentiality Experience in mentoring team members, driving continuous improvement, and providing expert guidance on payroll policies and processes. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly while responding to employee queries promptly and professionally. Why you’ll love it here Make a positive difference: Contribute to meaningful work as part of an inclusive, supportive team. Be rewarded for great work: Service delivery payment, salary packaging and a reward and recognition program. Grow and go places: Extensive internal development opportunities and access to LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub. Ready to put care in action? We’d like to hear from you. Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful, you’ll progress to an interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact for a confidential discussion. Applications will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Tuesday 9 December 2025. If we can help make applying easier, contact People, Culture & Engagement at or call . A safe place to work We’re committed to health, safety and wellbeing, inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, men, women and gender-diverse people, culturally diverse, and LGBTIQA+ people to apply. Child Safety We are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website. About Transport Accident Commission Victoria Geelong, VIC, Australia. The TAC is a Victorian Government-owned organisation that pays for treatment and benefits for people injured in transport accidents, promotes road safety and improves Victoria’s trauma system. #J-18808-Ljbffr