Payroll Officer

Benetas; Eastern View; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH option (1 day)

Salary packaging

Job summary

Benetas in Victoria is seeking a Payroll Officer for a 12-month contract to join our Finance Department at the Support Office in Hawthorn East. You will assist in processing payroll across multiple sites, maintain records, and handle service desk queries to ensure accurate payments.

The role requires experience in aged care payroll, strong taxation knowledge, and familiarity with HRIS and timekeeping systems.

Qualifications

• Experienced in payroll processing in an aged care company.
• Strong understanding of taxation, superannuation legislation, and LSL calculations.
• Systems confident for use of HRIS, electronic timekeeping systems and related databases.
• High level of attention to detail and strengths in accuracy.
• Ability to interpret and apply conditions of employment (Awards, Enterprise Agreements, Contacts of Employment).
• Excellent customer service skills, and ability to provide timely actions and responses.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing fortnightly payrolls for multiple sites and locations across Victoria
• Updating and maintaining payroll records, including processing variations, new starters, leave, timesheets
• Calculation and processing of termination payments and correction pay
• Calculation of any under or over payments, reconciliations and other complex calculations
• Payroll Service Desk – liaising with staff and management on payroll queries and process adjustments

Skills

Payroll processing

Taxation knowledge

HRIS proficiency

Attention to detail

Employment conditions interpretation

Customer service

Tools

HRIS

Electronic timekeeping

Job description

Feel truly valued and supported

Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services.

Our Team

Our Support Office team works in a friendly and dynamic environment. From collaborating with approachable Leaders to guiding clients through aged care transitions, our team members are crucial in helping our customer-facing teams deliver on our commitment to high-quality care. There’s plenty of opportunities for growth and impact. Be uplifted by genuine connections and feel recognised for your contributions.

The Role

Responsibilities

We're looking for a Payroll Officer for a 12-month contract to join our Finance Department, based in the Support Office in Hawthorn East. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in preparing fortnightly payrolls for multiple sites and locations across Victoria
• Updating and maintaining payroll records, including (but not limited to) processing variations, new starters, leave, timesheets
• Calculation and processing of termination payments and correction pay
• Calculation of any under or over payments, reconciliations and other complex calculations
• Payroll Service Desk – effective liaising with staff and management on payroll related queries logged in the service desk and process adjustments

About You

• Experienced in payroll processing in an aged care company
• Strong understanding of taxation, superannuation legislation, and LSL calculations
• Systems confident for use of HRIS, electronic timekeeping systems and related databases
• High level of attention to detail and strengths in accuracy
• Ability to interpret and apply conditions of employment (Awards, Enterprise Agreements, Contacts of Employment)
• Excellent customer service skills, and ability to provide timely actions and responses

All persons at Benetas will need to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance to be eligible for employment or engagement. You can find out more information here.

Why Benetas?

• Full time 5 days per week Monday to Friday. Open to part time of 4 days per week
• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
• Based at our Support Office in Hawthorn East, with free parking and close to public transport and shops
• 1-day WFH + opportunities to work at our other locations across Victoria (residential homes, home care offices, etc)
• Career Progression – Internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program
• Recognitions and Awards – celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs

Join us on our fulfilling journey, as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Our accessible and supportive leaders provide the resources, professional development and opportunities for career growth you need to succeed. Live your best work/life in an inclusive, people-centred environment, where our values are deeply lived, your safety and well-being are a priority and your contribution is celebrated. Feel uplifted by our supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do.