Payroll Administrator: Detail-Driven & Compliance-Focused

MacKillop Family Services Pty; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SCHADS (Level 2-3)

Salary sacrifice up to $18,550 peryear

Wellbeing support

Sanctuary Model

First Nations career pathways

Community & connection

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services Pty in Melbourne is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join the Payroll team. This role supports accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery across the organisation, handling documentation, records, and enquiries with a strong focus on accuracy and service excellence.

You will work within a payroll team, manage competing priorities, and contribute to a positive employee experience through precise payroll administration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated administration experience, preferably within a Payroll, Human Resources, or Finance environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Proven ability to prioritise competing tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review payroll related documentation, including leave forms, medical certificates, and statutory declarations, to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Accurately enter, maintain, and update employee payroll information
• Assist with payroll processing activities in line with payroll schedules and deadlines
• Respond to payroll enquiries from employees and managers in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain accurate employee records and payroll documentation
• Assist in identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies
• Maintain payroll files, records, and supporting documentation
• Assist with payroll correspondence and document preparation
• Support audit activities and payroll related information requests

Skills

administration

attention to detail

prioritisation

verbal communication

written communication

customer service

stakeholder management

confidentiality

Excel

independence / teamwork

Tools

Excel

Job description

MacKillop Family Services Pty in Melbourne is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join the Payroll team. This role supports accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery across the organisation, handling documentation, records, and enquiries with a strong focus on accuracy and service excellence.

You will work within a payroll team, manage competing priorities, and contribute to a positive employee experience through precise payroll administration.