Payroll & Administration Officer

ELMO Cloud HR & Payroll; 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 to maxm

Discounted Fitness Passport

Ongoing professional development and领导

Access to a Corporate WellbeingProgram

Confidential support via Employee Asss

Job summary

Orange Aboriginal Medical Service (OAMS) is seeking a Payroll & Administration Officer to join our People, Quality & Culture team in a full-time role. You will support payroll operations and payroll administration across recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and workforce activities to help ensure employees are paid accurately.

Working closely with the People & Workforce and Finance teams, you will maintain accurate records, respond to payroll enquiries, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Well-developed communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in administration, with payroll exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Maintain employee records including leave and payroll data.
• Respond to payroll enquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll reporting and reconciliation.
• Prepare employment documentation and support onboarding.
• Coordinate recruitment administration and interview scheduling.
• Maintain confidential employee information and records.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Time management

Payroll experience

HR admin

Job description

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.

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.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Previous administration experience, with payroll experience or an interest in payroll being highly regarded.

Desired Skills and Experience

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

$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 [e-mail]