Senior Payroll Officer

Suncare Community Services; Maroochydore; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to

Leave loading

Flexible and hybrid working options

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Referral rewards

Branded workwear

Career pathways & learning

Job summary

Suncare Community Services in Maroochydore, QLD, is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to deliver end‑to‑end payroll for 800+ staff across fortnightly and Directors monthly cycles. You will apply awards, manage changes, and ensure compliance across PAYG, FBT, STP, superannuation and more, working closely with Payroll Services and Finance.

You will thrive with 3–5 years of payroll exp, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Aurion and Ohai, in a hybrid work setting that supports growth and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ payroll experience in a medium to large organisation.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and compliance.
• Ability to manage end‑to‑end payroll processing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Apply awards, agreements and contracts so each pay reflects the work behind it.
• Manage payroll changes end to end, including leave, super and salary packaging.
• Keep payroll compliant across PAYG, FBT, STP, superannuation, payroll tax and workers compensation.
• Reconcile payroll, submit third‑party payments and follow issues through to resolution.
• Deliver month‑end and year‑end reporting with the Payroll Services and Finance teams.

Skills

Payroll processing

Australian payroll legislation

End-to-end payroll reporting

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree or diploma in accounting/finance

Tools

Aurion

Ohai

Excel

Job description

Suncare Community Services – Maroochydore QLD

Why you will love Working Here

At Suncare, we help older Australians live well in the place they call home. That purpose starts with our people, and that’s where you come in.

You might not be the one knocking on the front door, but the work you do makes sure the right support arrives there, on time, every time.

Here, payroll is more than numbers (though accuracy matters). It’s about trust. Knowing pay lands when it should. Knowing leave balances add up. Knowing the details were handled properly, with care, not shortcuts.

If you value precision, accountability, and work that genuinely makes a difference, you’ll feel right at home.

You’ll also enjoy flexibility, meaningful work, and a team that supports your growth and wellbeing.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Clear career pathways and learning opportunities
• Not‑for‑profit salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year)
• Leave loading to make your time off work a little sweeter
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Fitness Passport access to gyms and wellness facilities
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Referral rewards — because good people know good people
• Branded workwear

What you will be doing

As our Senior Payroll Officer, you’ll work collaboratively with our Manager – Payroll Services deliver end‑to‑end payroll, fortnightly for 800+ employees, plus monthly payroll for Directors and Committee members. Always accurate. Always on time. Always handled with care.

You’ll:

• Apply awards, agreements and contracts so each pay reflects the work behind it
• Manage payroll changes end to end, including leave, super and salary packaging
• Keep payroll compliant across PAYG, FBT, STP, superannuation, payroll tax and workers compensation
• Reconcile payroll, submit third‑party payments and follow issues through to resolution
• Deliver month‑end and year‑end reporting with the Payroll Services and Finance teams
• Maintain payroll data across Aurion and Ohai, supporting system updates and award reviews
• Pitch in when needed, because we back each other!

You will Thrive in this role if you

• Have 3 -5 years’ payroll experience in a medium to large organisation
• Know Australian payroll legislation, awards and compliance inside out
• Are comfortable with end‑to‑end payroll reporting, reconciliations and leave accruals
• Use payroll systems and Excel confidently (experience with Aurion and Ohai is a bonus)
• Can explain payroll clearly to non‑financial colleagues and external partners
• Stay calm, organised and adaptable when priorities shift
• Work well independently, value teamwork, and treat confidentiality as non‑negotiable
• Are willing to complete the required criminal history checks

Belonging Starts Here

We believe real care starts with real belonging. That means creating a workplace where everyone - no matter their background, culture, or story - feels seen, respected, and safe to be themselves.

We welcome applications from First Nations people, the LGBTIQA+ community, people with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. Your story matters here.