Payroll Coordinator

Key Assets; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work framework

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years'

Job summary

Key Assets is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join the National Payroll team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will oversee fortnightly payroll processing, including casual and executive staff, ensure accurate SCHADS Award interpretation, and maintain payroll systems across the organisation.

The role emphasises confidentiality and precision, with expectations of 500+ staff experience and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Knowledge of SCHADS Award and payroll legislation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• End to end processing of fortnightly payroll, including casual, auto pay and executive employees.
• Maintenance and improvement of HR and Payroll systems and practices.
• Ensure compliance with SCHADS Award and payroll legislation.

Skills

Payroll experience

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Salary: SCHADS Award Level 4 + NFP salary packaging

Key Assets is a leading not-for-profit children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007. We provide foster care & family services across all states, the ACT, Norfolk Island and Cocos Keeling Islands. Our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities.

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. Our diversity helps us provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young people, and all of our external stakeholders.

About the opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced Payroll professional to join our National Support Services on a 12-month fixed term contract. As an integral member of the National Payroll team, the Payroll Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll data, plus ongoing maintenance of Key Assets Australia’s payroll system.

The Payroll Coordinator works collaboratively with the broader People and Culture and Operations teams, with a focus on legislative compliance and adherence to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Award.

Core tasks include:

• End to end processing of fortnightly payroll, including casual, auto pay and executive employees


• Knowledgeable, accurate interpretation of SCHADS Award and payroll legislation


• Continuous maintenance and improvement of HR and Payroll systems and practices

About you:

The ideal candidate for this role prioritises confidentiality and attention to detail.

Additionally, we would love to see:

• Previous payroll experience in a medium-to-large scale business (500+)


• High level computer literacy, including Microsoft Office 365


• Confidence operating within current payroll legislation to manage superannuation, leave entitlements and offboarding

About My Key Assets:

The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All employee benefits are intentionally curated with care, allowing you to bring your best self to work every day.

• Work-life balance: We support a hybrid approach to work and have developed a flexible work framework to support this. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible.


• Health and wellbeing: We provide discounted health insurance and gym memberships, confidential 24/7 counselling services and offer 5 weeks of annual leave after 2 years’ continuous service.


• Professional development: Access face-to-face training, digital eLearning and an online library. Apply to our Annual Learning Fund for subsidised professional development opportunities from day 1.


• Salary packaging: Part of your salary is paid tax free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year.

The fine print:

• Applications close Wednesday 4 November 2026. Applications will be viewed as they come in, so we encourage you to apply early!


• Successful candidates will be required to return a National Police Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check

Key Assets Australia is committed to equal opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion.

Key Assets Australia is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.