Payroll Officer

Respect Group Careers; City of Devonport; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary packaging (not-for-profit)

Professional development

Secure employment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Respect Aged Care is seeking a Payroll Officer to deliver accurate and timely payroll services to our workforce across multiple sites from our Devonport Head Office, Tasmania. This role supports employees and managers, ensuring compliance with awards and policies while contributing to a positive employee experience.

We welcome both part-time and full-time applicants and offer a friendly, collaborative payroll team, development opportunities, and a not-for-profit environment with competitive

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll and administration.
• Strong computer literacy and accuracy with data entry.
• Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Current National Police Check is required or willingness to obtain.
• Willingness to meet Aged Care Worker Screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Processing end-to-end payroll for a large, multi-site workforce.
• Maintaining payroll systems and employee records.
• Managing leave, sick, and overtime data.
• Applying relevant awards, agreements, and company policies.
• Processing payroll adjustments, terminations, and related documentation.
• Preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Responding to payroll queries from staff and managers.
• Supporting general payroll administration tasks.

Skills

Payroll experience

Data entry accuracy

Deadline oriented

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

Year 11 education

Job description

Join one of Australia's growing aged care providers and make a meaningful impact behind the scenes. We are seeking a Payroll Officer to join our team in delivering accurate and timely payroll services to our workforce across multiple states, helping ensure our employees are supported to provide outstanding care.

About Us

Since 1922, Respect Aged Care has been providing older Australians with the highest standard of care, compassion, and dignity. We are a proud not-for-profit organisation with a clear purpose: to create communities where every resident feels valued, respected, and connected.

With over 50 aged care homes, a growing home care service, and more than 700 retirement and independent living units across Australia our footprint is expanding and so is our need for talented people.

The Opportunity

Based at our Devonport Head Office, this role will be an integral part of our payroll team. We are open to considering both part-time and full-time applications, providing flexibility for the right candidate.

You will support the delivery of accurate and timely payroll services to employees across multiple sites and states, ensuring a positive experience for our workforce.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Respect during a period of significant growth. Working alongside experienced payroll professionals, you will contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment where accuracy, customer service, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Your attention to detail, commitment to excellence, and ability to build positive relationships with employees and managers will be key to your success in this role.

What You Will Be Doing

• Processing end-to-end payroll for a large, multi-site workforce
• Maintaining payroll systems and employee records
• Managing leave, sick, and overtime data
• Applying relevant awards, agreements, and company policies
• Processing payroll adjustments, terminations, and related documentation
• Preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Responding to payroll queries from staff and managers
• Supporting general payroll administration tasks

About You

• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Completion of at least Year 11 education
• Previous experience in payroll and administration
• Strong computer literacy and accuracy with data entry
• Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Willingness to meet Aged Care Worker Screening requirements

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and entitlements
• Salary packaging benefits as a not-for-profit
• Secure employment in a growing, purpose-driven organisation
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Be part of meaningful work that directly supports our mission

Our Purpose To care for older Australians in a way that fosters respect, value, and belonging.