Payroll Officer – Part time

Community Services #1; Canberra; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Salary packaging

Development opportunities

Job summary

Community Services #1 seeks a part-time Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll processing, reconciliations, reporting and employee pay enquiries.

The role is 22.8 hours per week, aligned to SCHADS Level 4, with superannuation and salary packaging. A Certificate IV or higher in Payroll or related discipline is required, with strong accuracy and cross-system data handling.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV, Diploma or higher in Payroll, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance or related discipline.
• Substantial experience in payroll operations.
• Ability to prioritise tasks with high data accuracy across multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full payroll function end-to-end.
• Reconciliations, reporting and compliance checks.
• Respond to employee pay enquiries and drive process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Payroll

Diploma in Accounting

Bookkeeping

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Officer – Part-time

Community Services #1 seeks a part-time Payroll Officer to undertakes end-to-end payroll processing, payments, reconciliations, reporting and the resolution of employee pay-related enquiries.

About us:

Community Services #1 is a not-for-profit supporting people and families across the ACT and surrounding NSW. We deliver practical, person-centred services that strengthen community wellbeing and belonging.

About the Role:

• Manage the full payroll function, ensuring employees are paid accurately and within required timeframes.
• Monitor payroll compliance, conduct quality assurance checks, and maintain up-to-date payroll records in line with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Deliver exceptional payroll support by responding to employee enquiries, providing payroll guidance, and contributing to continuous process improvements.

For a copy of the position description, please visit our website: communityservices1.org/careers/

About you:

• Certificate IV, Diploma or higher qualification in Payroll, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance or a related discipline, and/or substantial relevant experience in payroll operations.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, maintain strong attention to detail and data accuracy, communicate effectively, and work across multiple systems and software platforms.

What we offer:

Part-time ongoing role – 22.8 hours per week. Remuneration aligned to SCHADS Level 4, plus super and salary packaging. Supportive team, development opportunities and free parking.

Requirements:

Current driver’s licence and ability to obtain/maintain required pre-employment checks and certifications (including National Police Check, Working with Children Check and First Aid), plus mandatory training as required.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Workplace adjustments are available.