Senior Payroll Officer

About the Role

Join a purpose-driven healthcare and community support organisation that is committed to improving the lives of individuals accessing in-home care and specialist support services. With a strong focus on dignity, independence, and high-quality care, the organisation operates in a fast-paced yet supportive environment where accuracy, empathy, and collaboration are valued just as highly as technical expertise.

In this role, you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing while working closely with a payroll specialist and wider finance team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, while also supporting staff with payroll-related queries in a responsive and service-focused manner.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process end-to-end weekly and fortnightly payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new starters, terminations, and pay changes
• Review timesheets and resolve payroll discrepancies in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with relevant awards, policies, and legislative requirements
• Process superannuation, PAYG, workers compensation, and other payroll obligations
• Calculate and process back pays, pay increases, and termination payments
• Support end-of-year payroll processes and reporting requirements
• Respond to employee payroll queries in a timely, clear, and professional manner
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth payroll operations

About You

• Proven experience in payroll administration, ideally in a high-volume environment
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and relevant legislation
• Experience with payroll systems (Aurion highly regarded, but not essential)
• Exposure to SCHADS Award or Nursing/Healthcare Awards is highly desirable
• High attention to detail with strong accuracy in data processing
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise effectively in a busy environment
• Strong communication skills and a helpful, service-oriented approach
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and improve processes

Why This Role

• A flexible hybrid working arrangement (2 days WFH)
• Flexible start and finish times to support work-life balance
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Strong focus on wellbeing, including access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity to grow within a stable and expanding organisation
• A positive workplace culture where your contribution is genuinely valued

If you're looking for a payroll role where accuracy meets purpose, and where your work supports meaningful care services, this could be a strong next step in your career.