Payroll Officer | Contract

Novita; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

12% superannuation

Novated leasing

Job summary

Novita is recruiting for a Parental Leave Payroll Officer to deliver accurate end-to-end payroll for around 1,200 staff across multiple awards. You will ensure compliance with EA, SCHADS, and Retail Awards, handle leave processing, reconciliations, and payroll reporting.

The role focuses on continuous improvement of payroll processes and reporting within a supportive, values-driven team. The contract runs from November 2026 to September 2027, with access to salary packaging, superannuation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a complex environment.
• Hands-on experience with ELMO payroll systems.
• Strong numerical and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to interpret awards and enterprise agreements.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for ~1200 staff across multiple awards.
• Provide timely payroll advice to staff and managers.
• Prepare payroll reports and workforce analytics.
• Support payroll system improvements across ELMO.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and cost allocations.

Job description

Job Category: Corporate,Finance,Human Resources

About Novita

Novita nurtures ambition of every size and shape, for a career that grows with you, in a team that supports you.

Novita is South Australia’s most established provider of therapy, assistive technology, community programs and community living services for people with disabilities and we’re evolving every day.

Novita brings you the benefits of structure along with the freedom to grow within an environment that’s big, but personal. We equip you with the tools to thrive as the whole person you are, embracing whatever makes you tick, so you can reach your true potential. Our leaders remain by your side, respectful of your autonomy, because they care about you accomplishing your professional goals. And the sheer variety of Novita’s offerings means opportunities to take your career where you want it to go.

Work at a place that supports you to achieve your best, so you can support others to achieve theirs.

Job Description

About the Role

This contract role is responsible for delivering accurate, end‑to‑end, fortnightly payroll processing while ensuring compliance with relevant awards, legislation and internal policies for approximately 1200 staff under multiple awards. You will act as a trusted payroll officer, supporting staff and driving continuous improvement across payroll systems and reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Process end‑to‑end payroll, including wages, salaries and entitlements
• Interpret EA, SCHADS and Retail Awards to ensure compliance
• Manage leave processing, superannuation and payroll reconciliations
• Provide timely, accurate payroll advice to employees and managers
• Prepare payroll reports, data analysis and workforce insights
• Support system improvements across ELMO
• Handle complex payments (terminations, WorkCover, long service leave and Portable LSL)
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and cost allocations

This position is a parental leave contract commencing November 2026 until September 2027.

Desired Skills and Experience

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Proven experience in end ‑ to ‑ end payroll processing within a complex environment
• Experience in disability, aged care, health industry will be highly regarded
• Hands ‑ on experience with ELMO payroll systems
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate bespoke plugin systems such as rostering tools
• Strong understanding of awards, enterprise agreements and payroll legislation
• Experience managing payroll queries and providing customer ‑ focused support
• Advanced skills in Excel, data analysis and payroll reporting
• High level of accuracy with strong numerical and reconciliation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities effectively

Education and Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Payroll, Accounting, HR or related discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience in a similar payroll role
• Additional certification in payroll or HR systems (desirable)
• Current NDIS Worker Check and Working with Children Check required

We’re serious about safeguarding our clients. If you don’t have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we’ll let you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.

At Novita, you’ll be part of a collaborative and values-led team that promotes inclusion, continuous improvement and professional growth.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Total salary package includes base salary, annual leave loading and 12% superannuation
• Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing your take-home pay
• Further maximise your take home pay with additional salary packaging benefits including meal and entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions

Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply.

Potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks prior to confirmation of employment.