• 6-month fixed-term appointment, with potential extension
• Part-time, 2-3 days per week
• $75,139 to $79,741 per annum full-time equivalent + up to 17% Superannuation and salary packaging options.
• Parkville Location

About Us

The Florey Institute is one of Australia’s leading brain research centres, dedicated to improving lives through excellence in science and innovation. We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Payroll Officer to join our Payroll team and help us deliver a highly effective, accurate, and responsive payroll service to our staff.

About The Role

As the Payroll Officer, you will play a key role in delivering fortnightly and monthly payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and an outstanding employee experience. You’ll work collaboratively with our People & Culture and Finance teams, as well as a range of external partners, to support smooth and efficient payroll operations.
This role is ideal for someone with mid-level payroll experience who enjoys problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and delivering excellent customer service.

What You'll Do.

• Process end‑to‑end fortnightly casual payroll and assist with monthly pay runs
• Action and verify employee variations
• Prepare termination payments, including long service leave calculations
• Set up payroll profiles for new employees and deliver payroll inductions
• Manage salary packaging deductions and monthly PAYG reporting
• Reconcile car parking deductions and support dual-appointment reconciliations
• Maintain secure and accurate electronic payroll records
• Respond to payroll queries in a timely, service‑focused manner
• Contribute to the transition to a new payroll system, including data preparation and process documentation
• Support interpretation of the Enterprise Agreement (EBA) for payroll matters
• Participate in ongoing payroll training and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote a positive, equitable, and safe workplace in line with Florey’s values

About You

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Mid‑level experience with mainstream payroll software
• Developing knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, EBAs, and compliance requirements
• Understanding of tax compliance and salary packaging in the Not‑for‑Profit sector
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage with a diverse range of staff and stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and a process‑improvement mindset
• Experience generating payroll reports
• Excellent customer service focus

Desirable:

• Payroll experience in a research or Not‑for‑Profit environment
• Experience with Greentree payroll software
• HR process knowledge and exposure to HR/payroll operations

How to Apply

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with a Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience and your Resume. Please note that you are not required to respond to the criteria in the Position Description.

Applications close Sunday 15 February 2026.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. The preferred applicant for this job will be asked to consent to a police check.

Why Join Us?

• Work within a respected research organisation making a real difference in health outcomes
• Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture
• Opportunities for professional development and payroll training
• A meaningful role contributing to innovation and excellence across the Institute

Working at the Florey:

With a 50-year history, the Florey is the largest brain research centre in the Southern Hemisphere, with teams of researchers dedicated to building knowledge on a range of neurological and psychiatric conditions. Learn more about our Research Impact.

Our reputation for innovative research and our position as the leading brain research institute in the Southern Hemisphere attracts the best and brightest. Connected by our shared mission to improve lives through brain and mental health research, The Florey provides a dynamic and inspiring workplace where you can develop your career. We have a deep commitment to diversity and creating an inclusive workplace culture where our people can excel and thrive and support our exceptional people to make a positive impact on the local and global research community.

Learn more about working at the Florey here.

For enquiries, please contact our People and Culture Team on employment@florey.edu.au.