Payroll Officer - End-to-End Payroll, Six-Week Leave

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Salary sacrifice

Excellent team environment

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking a Payroll Officer on a full-time basis to manage its weekly payroll and related monthly and annual obligations.

Under the Team Leader – Payroll, you will ensure accurate processing, oversee pay changes, salary packaging, superannuation and Board sitting fees, and support compliance with the Enterprise Agreement and internal policies.

This role offers a supportive team environment and opportunities to work across remote locations when required.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing using a computerised payroll system.
• Knowledge of PAYG withholding, superannuation, STP and NES.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of the Aboriginal community, aligning with CAAC.
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Handle monthly and annual payroll obligations.
• Manage pay changes, leave, salary packaging and Board sitting fees.
• Support compliance with the Enterprise Agreement and internal policies.
• Provide confidential payroll service to employees and managers.

Skills

Payroll processing

STP (Single Touch Payroll)

PAYG withholding

Superannuation

Enterprise agreement

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Travel to remote locations

Tools

Computerised payroll system

Job description

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking a Payroll Officer on a full-time basis to manage its weekly payroll and related monthly and annual obligations.

Under the Team Leader – Payroll, you will ensure accurate processing, oversee pay changes, salary packaging, superannuation and Board sitting fees, and support compliance with the Enterprise Agreement and internal policies.

This role offers a supportive team environment and opportunities to work across remote locations when required.