Payroll Officer

Woodville Alliance; Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodville Alliance is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer for a part-time role. The payroll week is Monday–Wednesday, with flexible days for the following week, servicing 130+ employees and ensuring end-to-end fortnightly payroll.

Successful candidates will have a Certificate IV in Payroll Administration or equivalent, strong SCHADS Award knowledge, and experience with Employment Hero or similar platforms, plus a collaborative mindset with Finance and HR.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Payroll Administration, Accounting or similar qualification is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of the SCHADS Award and community services payroll requirements.
• Experience processing payroll in a complex award environment.
• Experience with salary packaging and not-for-profit benefits.
• Experience with Employment Hero or industry-specific platforms highly desirable.
• Understanding of STP, PAYG, superannuation and payroll compliance obligations.
• Ability to collaborate with Finance, HR, rostering teams and external providers.
• Confidence maintaining payroll records, systems data and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Process the end-to-end fortnightly payroll for 130+ employees.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Awards, Fair Work, NES and our Organisations policies.
• Apply complex provisions including shift penalties, sleepovers, broken shifts, travel time, allowances, and overtime.
• Assist with end of year reporting and audit requirements, including NDIS and grant-funded programs.
• Facilitate employee salary packaging with both the provider and in line with the ATO and not-for-profit regulations.
• Respond to employee payroll queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate employee records in Employment Hero.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Education

Certificate IV in Payroll Administration or equivalent

Tools

Employment Hero

Payroll software

Job description

Woodville Alliance is a medium-sized, community-based organisation with services and programs in disability, mental health, family and youth support, community development and early childhood education and care.

Our Vision:

Social justice and fairness for all, and improved quality of life for people in Western Sydney.

Our Mission:

We listen to our clients and the Western Sydney community to deliver community services that strengthen wellbeing, resilience and independence, and achieve impactful outcomes.

Our Culture Statement:

We serve the community through respecting and valuing all people. We always put clients first, act with integrity, and keep our promises. We care about each other. We support each other. We’re a team of diverse, passionate, engaged and capable people, committed to being responsive and making an impact.

The Role

Our Payroll Officer is suited to an experienced payroll professional who values accuracy, reliability, and confidentiality. You will bring confidence in payroll systems and current legislation, along with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. The role also offers flexibility for those seeking part-time hours while contributing to a high-quality payroll function.

This is a part-time role, with the payroll week scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The following week is flexible, allowing you to choose your working days.

Main Duties

Process the end-to-end fortnightly payroll for 130+ employees.

Ensure compliance with applicable Awards, Fair Work, NES and our Organisations policies.

Apply complex provisions including shift penalties, sleepovers, broken shifts, travel time, allowances, and overtime.

Assist with end of year reporting and audit requirements, including NDIS and grant-funded programs.

Facilitate employee salary packaging with both the provider and in line with the ATO and not-for-profit regulations.

Respond to employee payroll queries in a timely and professional manner.

Maintain accurate employee records in Employment Hero.

Selection Criteria

Certificate IV in Payroll Administration, Accounting or similar qualification is desirable

Strong knowledge of the SCHADS Award and community services payroll requirements

Demonstrated experience processing payroll in a complex award environment.

Experience administering salary packaging and not-for-profit benefits

Experience with Employment Hero or industry specific platforms highly desirable

Understanding of STP, PAYG, superannuation and payroll compliance obligations.

Ability to collaborate with Finance, HR, rostering teams and external providers.

Confidence maintaining payroll records, systems data and process documentation.

Woodville Alliance is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ communities, and others who reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve.