Payroll & Admin Officer — Hybrid Work, Onsite Childcare

Care; Merbein; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Pre-tax super contributions

Free onsite parking

Onsite childcare discounts

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rural Care Australia is seeking a Payroll Officer and Administration Assistant to join our Business Services team. You will manage fortnightly payroll for 160+ staff via Employment Hero, review entitlements, and improve HRIS/payroll processes across our services.

Applicants should have payroll qualifications or strong payroll experience, with excellent communication and attention to detail. We offer flexible hybrid work, salary packaging, onsite parking, and childcare benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing for 160+ staff.
• Knowledge of relevant awards and entitlements.
• Familiar with WorkSafe Victoria requirements and payroll procedures.
• Ability to self-manage to deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication; confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in payroll reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process fortnightly payroll for 160+ employees using Employment Hero.
• Review and implement entitlements across various awards and agreements.
• Utilise HRIS/payroll systems to drive improvements and efficiencies.
• Prepare payroll documentation for internal teams, agencies and auditors.
• Coach staff on Employment Hero HRIS and payroll processes.

Skills

WorkSafe Victoria

Payroll taxation

Leave reconciliations

Termination activities

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Compassionate approach

Education

Payroll qualification

Bookkeeping qualification

Business qualification

Tools

Employment Hero

Job description

Rural Care Australia is seeking a Payroll Officer and Administration Assistant to join our Business Services team. You will manage fortnightly payroll for 160+ staff via Employment Hero, review entitlements, and improve HRIS/payroll processes across our services.

Applicants should have payroll qualifications or strong payroll experience, with excellent communication and attention to detail. We offer flexible hybrid work, salary packaging, onsite parking, and childcare benefits.