Title:  Senior Payroll Officer

• 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
• Gain exposure to complex payroll operations and system projects
• Work in a collaborative team environment with hybrid flexibility.

About AusNet
At AusNet, we connect communities with energy and accelerate a sustainable future. With over 1,700 employees servicing 1.5 million Victorians, we own and operate electricity and gas distribution networks and the state-wide electricity transmission network. Join us and help shape the energy future of Australian communities.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our Payroll team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role where you’ll deliver accurate and timely payroll services across multiple entities, while supporting process improvements and compliance initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Independently deliver hands on end-to-end payroll processing for fortnightly pay cycles in SAP S4/Hana and SuccessFactors.
• Manage onboarding, terminations, pay related benefits and reconciliations, and out-of-cycle payments.
• Respond correctly and timely to all incoming queries from employees or stakeholders.
• Complete complex statutory reconciliations (Payroll Tax, Superannuation, STP), reporting and support audits.
• Collaborate with People and Finance teams to resolve queries and streamline processes.
• Create automated reporting and maintain accurate payroll documentation.
• Contribute to payroll-related projects and system enhancements.

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements, including STP2, PayDay super, LSL and Workcover.
• Can work across multiple EA’s, awards and policy obligations
• Must have SAP S4/Hana payroll processing, SuccessFactors and Spinifex systems experience (mandatory).  PayTools is a bonus.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Candidate requires highly flexible, highly organised, resilient proactive and consultative approach.

The Talent Acquisition team at AusNet will be taking a short break over the holiday period. Shortlisting for this role will begin the week commencing 6 January, so feel free to apply now and we’ll be in touch in the new year!

A real place to belong

We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.

We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life.
• Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
• Community Giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
• Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead.

So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward.

We will not be engaging with Recruitment agencies for this role, so please Apply directly.