Payroll Specialist

Bundanon Trust; Shoalhaven City Council; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Bundanon Trust is seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations for a part-time role (22.8 hours per week) reporting to the Finance Manager. The position requires experience with award interpretation, payroll compliance, and collaboration with HR and an external payroll provider to ensure accuracy.

The role involves system improvements, data integrity, and timely reporting, with a focus on STP, PAYG, superannuation, and payroll tax compliance in the NSW context.

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll processing with award interpretation and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems configuration and HRIS interfaces.
• Familiarity with Modern Awards and statutory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations with external provider for accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain payroll data accuracy including leave, benefits, tax, superannuation and year-end processes.
• Collaborate with HR to develop and maintain payroll policies and procedures.

Tools

Employment Hero Payroll

Deputy rostering systems

Job description

Bundanon is seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist, someone who understands the complexities of payroll, award interpretation, and the processes involved in managing payroll operations.

• Part-Time, 3 days a week (22.8 hours/week)
• Reports to - Finance Manager
• Start Date: ASAP

ABOUT BUNDANON

Bundanon is an art museum embedded in a 1,000 hectare landscape, in the Shoalhaven region of NSW. The organisation’s mission is to operate the Bundanon properties as a centre for creative arts and education, to support the development of arts practice across all disciplines and to enable public access to the arts and to the landscape. Bundanon’s vision is to promote creativity and learning based in a unique cultural and natural landscape.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing Bundanon’s payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees. This role ensures compliance with relevant payroll regulations and organisational policies, while continuously improving payroll procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy. The position also works closely with Finance, HR and the external payroll provider to maintain payroll systems, accurate employee remuneration records and contribute to ongoing payroll compliance and process improvements.

WHAT YOU WILL DO...

Payroll Management

• Manage and coordinate the end-to-end payroll operations, working closely with external payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely processing .
• Manage employee payroll data within the payroll system, ensuring accuracy in compensation, leave accruals, benefits, tax withholding, superannuation, PAYG, worker compensation declaration, month-end and year-end processes.
• Stay updated on and lead compliance with all payroll-related legislation, including STP reporting, PAYG, Payroll tax.
• Work independently with HR to ensure payroll data integrity, coordinating on issues such as award interpretation, payroll system rules, and other compliance matters.
• Work collaboratively with HR to develop and maintain payroll policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Proactively coordinate with employees and managers to ensure timely and accurate payroll information, approvals and resolution of discrepancies.
• Manage annualised salary calculations, reviews and reconciliations to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable Awards and employment conditions.
• Apply sound industrial relations knowledge to support accurate and compliant payroll practices.

Payroll Process Improvement

• Collaborate with HR and lead efforts to systemise, automate and continuously improve payroll processes, including system design, implementation and optimisation to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure that the payroll system configuration aligns with employment legislation and Awards, in collaboration with HR, to support compliance.
• Systemise and continuously improve payroll processes to ensure efficient, accurate and compliant payroll operations.

Finance & Reporting

• Assist the Finance Manager with preparation of monthly, quarterly and annually financial reports for all levels of government.
• Assist in reconciling payroll ledger accounts, general ledger cost centres, and employee benefit provisions to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) and budget utilisation and produce comprehensive reports to ensure efficient and optimal workforce allocation.
• Handle specific Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) reporting.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR...

• Tertiary qualifications and related experience in a similar role, independently managing payroll cycles and resolving issues.
• Demonstrated experience managing all facets of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant tax laws, superannuation, and statutory reporting requirements
• Demonstrated experience in payroll systems management and configuration, including the application of Modern Awards and employment conditions to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing.
• Experience with process improvement, including HRIS implementation
• Experience with payroll and HR systems such as Employment Hero Payroll and Deputy rostering systems, or equivalent platforms.
• Knowledge of the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2020, Clerks—Private Sector Award and Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020.

REQUIREMENTS

All Bundanon employees are required to obtain:

• Current Working with Children Check.
• National Police Check.
• A current driver's license.

Please submit your application byMonday, 2nd November 2026.