Payroll Officer

Clerk Grade: 3/4

Salary Range: $84,659 - $92,701 plus superannuation and leave loading

Employment Type: Ongoing

Location: Parramatta, Orange or Goulburn - Hybrid opportunity. In-office requirement 2-3 days a week as a minimum, which could be subject to change based on applicable DCS workplace policies.

Application Closing: Monday, 13th July 2026 [10:59am

About Us

Department of Customer Service (DCS) transforms the way NSW Government agencies interact with customers. We are passionate about putting the customer at the centre of everything we do and adopting new technologies to make Government work better. DCS is a service provider and regulator, focusing on delivering first-class customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform to create better outcomes for the people of NSW.

About the team Government Shared Services (GSS) is a new division in DCS that is leading the way in streamlining processes and transactional shared services to allow our people to better focus on their customers and delivering their services.

We are developing and delivering a roadmap to leverage technology, streamline processes, replace legacy systems and deliver a consistent experience to more than 100+ agencies across 8 NSW Government Departments.

What you will do

• Provide exceptional customer services, support and advice on payroll reassignments to internal and external customers.
• Follow agreed processes to maintain master data within the ERP and records management system maintaining data accuracy, compliance and knowledge of employment conditions, awards, policies and, procedures.
• Be a team player contributing to team performance by completing tickets to meet service levels and raising risks and issues with senior team members in a timely way
• Work proactively with team members, checking the processing of other officers work to ensure accuracy of information entered into the system on a daily basis.

About You

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong capabilities in:

• Has experience working in a fast paced, time sensitive environment with accuracy.
• Prioritise workloads whilst maintaining accuracy and privacy of employee data.
• Resolve issues professionally and promptly in a fast paced environment with courtesy and accurate information in a sometimes challenging environment.
• Adopt and maintain knowledge of available technology to manage workloads, meet deadlines and support customer outcomes.

What we need from you

An up-to-date CV (max 5 pages) and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience are aligned to the role. In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills.

Please note that assessments will be conducted for this role. This involves submitting your application for review, an interview, workplace assessment and reference checks.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for future temporary or ongoing vacancies in roles with similar capability requirements

Salary Grade 3/4, with the base salary for this role starting at base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Michael Yoon via michael.yoon@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date: Monday, 13th July 2026 [10:59am

Careers at Department of Customer Service A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here .

We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact michael.yoon@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

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