ASO1 Payroll Officer | Adelaide, SA

Are you looking for a short-term Payroll Officer opportunity within a supportive and customer-focused government team?

YOU
You bring a strong interest in payroll and administration, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service. You are reliable, detail-focused, and confident working with systems and data. Your ability to communicate effectively and build positive working relationships will help you succeed in a collaborative team environment. You will also bring:

Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including accurate data entry
Experience with payroll systems (e.g. Chris21, VALE or similar) advantageous but not essential
Administrative, data entry, or bookkeeping experience
High level of attention to detail and data accuracy
Strong teamwork skills and a reliable work ethic

THE ROLE
Working as part of a supportive team, you will contribute to the accurate and timely processing of payroll activities while meeting daily and fortnightly deadlines. You will also:

Assist with processing pay files and payroll-related transactions, including system updates
Support data entry tasks such as timesheets, master data updates, and leave processing
Maintain accuracy and efficiency in all payroll records and processing tasks
Communicate effectively with internal staff and external stakeholders
Contribute to achieving team targets and continuous improvement of processes

THE CLIENT
Our South Australian Government client offers a supportive, collaborative team environment with opportunities to gain valuable public sector experience.

TR3 RECRUITMENT
We are a boutique recruitment agency specialising in tailored recruitment and consulting services, committed to delivering quality outcomes for both candidates and clients through trust, mutual respect, and integrity.

Interested? Click ‘Apply’ now, or contact our team for a confidential discussion.

TR3 Recruitment is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages. Support and adjustments are available on request.