Payroll & People Administrator

Who are we?

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.  

The role

The Payroll & People Administrator is a key role within the Payroll team, supporting the delivery of accurate, timely payroll services while keeping our people data up to date. You’ll be a key point of contact for transactional queries and updates, while working closely with the broader People Operations team to ensure our internal customers receive exceptional service.

This role will provide you with hands‑on development and exposure across the payroll cycle. It’s an ideal role for someone with some existing Payroll experience who’s detail‑driven, people‑focused, and looking to grow their career in Payroll and HR Operations.

Reporting to the Payroll Remuneration & Policy Lead, some day to day activities in this role include:

• Act as the initial point of contact and respond to payroll, leave and system queries
• Interpret and communicate the SEW Enterprise Agreement; Awards; employment contracts; policies and procedures
• Management of day to day SEW Parental Leave scheme and continuous improvement
• Support onboarding candidates, timesheet management, leave management & reporting/auditing
• Support and identify system and process improvement opportunities 
• Support as required to the broader HR Operations team

Who are you?

With existing experience in a comparable Payroll function, the ideal candidate will hold the following skills and attributes:

• Ability to problem solve payroll-related queries while providing sound advice and information
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to deal professionally with confidential information, issues and data
• A knowledge of Industrial Awards, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements, Employment Law and the Fair Work Act is desirable
• Previous experience using HRIS systems, as well as Chris21/iChris desirable

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.   

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. 

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package: 

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.  
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.
• Life insurance and salary continuance. 
• 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave. 
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.  
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking. 
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community  

This role is remunerated at a Level 3, which is $94,442 + super. 

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.  

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au. 
 

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Monday, 19th of January! 

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application.  Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check 

 
South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required. 

Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.