Payroll Officer - Part-time

Aspen Medical; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part- time permanent position 22.8 hrs

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Gym membership discount

Health insurance discount

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Aspen Medical is seeking a part-time Payroll Officer to join our Canberra Finance team. This entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the timely and accurate processing of payroll for employees and contractors, while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and supporting Aspen Medical’s commitment to ethical practices and B Corp principles.

You will assist with fortnightly payroll processing, data entry, leave applications, and maintaining employee records,

Qualifications

• Basic payroll knowledge and a willingness to develop payroll expertise.
• Ability to interpret and apply awards, enterprise agreements, and contracts.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, accuracy with figures, and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fortnightly payroll processing, including data entry, leave applications, and maintaining employee payroll records.
• Processing and reconcile payday superannuation contributions.
• Support year-end reconciliations processes and preparation of reports.
• Work closely with Culture and Performance team to ensure payroll actions align with contracts, awards, and enterprise agreements.
• Assist in maintaining payroll systems and reports, while supporting process improvements.
• Build positive relationships with employees, contractors, and stakeholders, and support audits to ensure compliance.

Skills

Basic payroll knowledge

Interpreting awards/EA

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tools

Access Micropay

Job description

Job Description

Aspen Medical is seeking a part- time Payroll Officer to join our Finance team at the Canberra Head Office. This entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the timely and accurate processing of payroll for employees and contractors, while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and supporting Aspen Medical’s commitment to ethical practices and B Corp principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with fortnightly payroll processing, including data entry, leave applications, and maintaining employee payroll records.
• Processing and reconcile payday superannuation contributions.
• Support year-end reconciliations processes and preparation of reports.
• Work closely with Culture and Performance team to ensure payroll actions align with contracts, awards, and enterprise agreements.
• Assist in maintaining payroll systems and reports, while supporting process improvements.
• Build positive relationships with employees, contractors, and stakeholders, and support audits to ensure compliance.
• Basic Payroll knowledge and a willingness to further develop payroll expertise.
• Ability to interpret and apply awards, enterprise agreements, and contracts.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, accuracy with figures, and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of confidentiality.
• Desirable: experience in the health industry and/or using Access Micropay.

About You

• Basic Payroll knowledge and a willingness to further develop payroll expertise.
• Ability to interpret and apply awards, enterprise agreements, and contracts.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, accuracy with figures, and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of confidentiality.
• Desirable: experience in the health industry and/or using Access Micropay.

What We Offer

• Part- time permanent position 22.8 hours per week
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to employee benefits such as gym membership, and health insurance discount.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

For further information, please contact Muhammad Sulaiman at [e-mail].

Aspen Medical values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds. We also welcome applications from ADF veterans with relevant experience.

Canberra