Payroll Officer

Menzies School of Health Research; Darwin; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Darwin is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll functions, ensure compliance with relevant legislation, and provide employee-focused support. The ideal candidate will have substantial payroll experience and be skilled in coaching others in payroll practices. This position offers a competitive salary and generous leave provisions.

Benefits

Base salary $81,837 - $97,646 per annum

Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum

Option to increase Super to 14%

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a payroll environment, conducting an end-to-end payroll function.
• Demonstrated ability to complete payroll reconciliations and regulatory returns accurately.
• Experience managing competing priorities within short timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide employee-focused payroll service including maintenance of pay records.
• End-to-end payroll functions and compliance with regulations.
• Support transition project work to a new HRIS.

Skills

Experience in payroll environment

Ability to conduct full electronic payrun

Payroll reconciliations

Ability to work independently

Coaching and influencing others

Education

Tertiary qualification in payroll or relevant experience

Job description

Payroll Officer

Fixed Term, Full time (1.0 FTE) Contract for 18 Months

Are you an experienced Payroll Officer who has experience conducting end-to-end payroll functions, interpreting relevant legislation, ensuring compliance, and providing employee-focused support?

If this sounds like you, join our dynamic and engaged HR & Payroll team to help make a difference.

The Role:

Menzies is looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Professional Services team. You will be responsible for employee-focused payroll service, including maintenance of all staff pay records and files, provision of documentation, and general advice to staff on matters such as the Menzies Enterprise Agreement and leave entitlements.

Some additional duties for appointment to higher level PAT 6:

• Conceptualise and lead major change initiatives, including supporting the transition project work to a new HRIS.
• Identify ways to improve current payroll systems and processes, which will provide benefits to services and the organisation.
• Coach, support and influence supervisors and managers in relation to payroll practices.

About you:

As a motivated Payroll Officer with experience conducting an end-to-end payroll function, you will already have the following:

You also have:

• Substantial experience in a payroll environment, conducting a full electronic payrun with an automated payroll and human resource system.
• Demonstrated ability to complete payroll reconciliations and payroll related regulatory returns accurately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team managing competing priorities often within short timelines.

Some additional criteria for appointment to higher level PAT 6:

• Tertiary qualification, with subsequent relevant payroll experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Experience in coaching, training, and influencing others in payroll practices.

Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description.

Why Menzies

Menzies is a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region. As a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Menzies is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and supportive work environment, and ensuring our workforce is representative of the people with and whom we work. We seek to amplify Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander voices in all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position.

The Benefits:

• Base Salary $81,837 - $97,646 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $103,410 - $121,509 per annum).
• Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax free.
• Option to increase Super to 14%.

Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their applications to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:

Nic Fairclough
Human Resources Advisor
Email: [e-mail]

How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:

Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au

Phone: [phone].

How to Apply:

Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application. Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

• Updated resume
• A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)
• Any other relevant supporting documentation

Please apply early as applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and this vacancy may close sooner!

Closing date: Sunday 12 October 2025