Payroll Officer

Brightwater Care Group; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging leveraging tax-advant

BrightwaterPlus discounts

Health insurance discounts

In-house gym access

On-site cafe

Park access

Job summary

Brightwater Care Group in Inglewood is hiring a Payroll Officer to manage fortnightly payroll end-to-end, interpreting awards and agreements, and maintaining HRIS records. You’ll support over 2,700 staff and managers with payroll queries and fixes.

This on-site, 2-year fixed-term role runs through to November 2028. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in payroll, health services exposure, and strong MS Office and HRMIS skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ payroll processing experience in a health services/payroll environment.
• Interpret and apply payroll legislation and internal policies; manage taxation, superannuation, entitlements and terminations.
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking; able to work under pressure in an office-based team.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end fortnightly payroll, interpreting awards and agreements.
• Maintain the HRIS database for personnel and payroll records.
• Provide support and advice to over 2,700 staff and management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Cert IV in Payroll Administration

Tools

HRMIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a growing business which values its people and does amazing work in the community?

To support our existing business and our future growth strategy, we are seeking a Payroll Officer to join our team. This role is office-based, located at Brightwater Inglewood and is a 2-year Fixed Term position working through to Nov 2028.

Reporting to the Payroll Lead, you will be responsible for the processes and activities required to ensure Brightwater’s fortnightly payroll is completed in a timely, efficient and accurate manner.

Key areas of responsibilities include:

• Processing the end-to-end fortnightly payroll including award and agreement interpretation
• Maintain the HRIS database for employee personnel and payroll records
• Provide support and advice to over 2,700 staff including all levels of management

As a payroll professional you will handle complex payroll issues and provide expert advice on payroll matters to management and employees. Your role is important in ensuring prompt and accurate payroll processing while adhering to legal obligations and company policies.

If this sounds like the right role for you, Brightwater offers:

• The ability to salary package $18,550 each year, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers
• Access to corporate health insurance discounts and fitness pass
• Free access to Brightwater’s in-house gym
• On-site cafe
• A modern working environment with park access

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working recently in a payroll processing position with current exposure or experience in a health services sector with a medium to large complex payroll environment.
• Be able to effectively interpret and apply a varying range of industrial instruments and internal policies and have proficiency in the application of relevant payroll legislation and processes i.e. taxation, superannuation, long service leave entitlements and terminations
• Be experienced in the application of payroll principles and practices with a high attention to detail and superior critical thinking skills
• Be committed to working in an office-based environment and to work cohesively within a small team, prioritising tasks and able to work effectively and quickly under pressure
• Have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Be proficient in the use of Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS) and advanced skills across Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word & Excel
• Have or be able to obtain a satisfactory National Police Clearance obtained in the last 12 months.
• Cert IV in Payroll Administration (desirable).

About Brightwater

With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core. We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We’re ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease, and acquired brain injury.

If you are passionate about helping people pursue the dignity of independence and have a spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive, and courageous, we'd love to hear from you!

At Brightwater, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation where our clients and staff can flourish.

Thrive, connect & belong.