Payroll & Administration Officer

Orange Aboriginal Medical Service; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional Day Off (ADO) every 4 weeks

Full salary packaging benefits

Discounted Fitness Passport

Ongoing professional development and领导

Corporate Wellbeing Program

Confidential Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Orange Aboriginal Medical Service in Orange, NSW, seeks a Payroll & Administration Officer to support payroll operations and workforce administration within the People, Quality & Culture team. This full-time position will help ensure employees are paid accurately and records are maintained efficiently.

You will work closely with the People & Workforce and Finance teams, handling recruitment support, onboarding, compliance, and payroll-related admin to contribute to a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Well-developed communication and customer service skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Previous administration experience, with payroll experience or an interest in payroll being highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Maintain employee records, including leave and payroll information.
• Respond to payroll enquiries and support the resolution of discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Prepare employment documentation and support onboarding processes.
• Coordinate recruitment administration and interview scheduling.
• Maintain confidential employee information and records.
• Provide general administrative support across People & Workforce functions.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

Payroll interest

Job description

Orange Aboriginal Medical Service – Orange NSW

Are you organised, detail-oriented, and looking for an opportunity to build your career in payroll and administration? OAMS is seeking a Payroll & Administration Officer to join our People, Quality & Culture team in a full-time position.

This role provides support across payroll processing and workforce administration activities, helping ensure employees are paid accurately while contributing to a positive employee experience.

About the Role

Payroll & Administration Officer

Are you organised, detail-oriented, and looking for an opportunity to build your career in payroll and administration? OAMS is seeking a Payroll & Administration Officer to join our People, Quality & Culture team in a full-time position.

This role provides support across payroll processing and workforce administration activities, helping ensure employees are paid accurately while contributing to a positive employee experience.

About the Role

As the Payroll & Administration Officer, you will support payroll operations and provide administrative assistance across recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and workforce activities. Working closely with the People & Workforce and Finance teams, you will help maintain accurate records and support the smooth day-to-day operation of payroll and administration functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Maintain employee records, including leave and payroll information.
• Respond to payroll enquiries and support the resolution of discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Prepare employment documentation and support onboarding processes.
• Coordinate recruitment administration and interview scheduling.
• Maintain confidential employee information and records.
• Provide general administrative support across People & Workforce functions.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Well-developed communication and customer service skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Previous administration experience, with payroll experience or an interest in payroll being highly regarded.

Benefits & Culture

• Additional Day Off (ADO) every 4 weeks (after 120 hours worked)
• Full salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay
• Discounted Fitness Passport
• Ongoing professional development and leadership support
• Access to a Corporate Wellbeing Program
• Confidential support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About OAMS

Orange Aboriginal Medical Service (OAMS) is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal families and the wider community across Central Western NSW.

Since its establishment in 2005 with a small team, OAMS has grown to operate across five locations, providing a comprehensive range of services to the community.

Learn more: https://oams.net.au/

Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Undertake and pass a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
• Complete a pre-employment wellness check (including drug and alcohol screening)
• Hold or obtain a NSW Working with Children Check

Remuneration

$35.00 to $37.00 per hour depending on quals and skills under Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Award [MA000115]

Contact: Chloe Navin – People & Workforce Lead ******@oams.net.au

Closing Date: Sunday 25th October at 11.59pm 2026