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Unit Group

1712 Office and Payroll Managers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

1712 Office and Payroll Managers

Organise and control the functions and resources of offices and coordinate payroll personnel and systems to ensure accurate records of payments and benefits.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation

171231 Office Manager

Organises and controls the functions and resources of an office, such as administrative systems and office personnel.

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • Contributes to the planning and review of office services and standards
  • Allocates human resources, space and equipment
  • Assigns work and monitors work performance of staff
  • Manages office records and accounts
  • Ensures office equipment and supplies are maintained
  • Ensures office compliance with work health and safety regulations
  • Ensures work complies with relevant government legislation, policies and procedures
  • Coordinates personnel activities such as hiring, promotions, performance management, payroll, training and supervision
Occupation

171232 Payroll Manager

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates payroll personnel and process systems to ensure accurate records of payments and benefits.

Alternative title

  • Payroll Administration Manager

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • Develops systems to process payroll account transactions such as salaries, benefits, garnishments, deductions, taxes and third-party payments
  • Oversees processing of payroll changes such as new hires, terminations, raises and system upgrades
  • Coordinates timekeeping and payroll systems
  • Ensures compliance with relevant laws and internal policies
  • Supervises and coaches Payroll Officers and assistants