Payroll Assistant

1 week ago


Kent Town, South Australia SYC Full time

Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference?
As a Payroll Assistant you will be responsible for delivering professional and efficient payroll administration services for SYC.


Based at our Kent Town Head office and reporting to the Head of Payroll, you will administer the payroll process in an accurate and timey manner.

You will develop effective working relationships and communication with managers and employees across the organisation.

Your day-to-day activities may vary, but will include:

  • Preparing and distributing payroll automatic increment letters
  • Completing payroll checks as required.
  • Completing all end of month reporting and payment requirements, including superannuation and child support.
  • Developing and maintaining the payroll system and its requirements, including accessing, entering, and updating information.
  • Developing an understanding and appreciation of the importance of reviewing, interpreting, and comprehending all contractual documentation before entering information into the payroll system.

About You


As someone customer focussed with a 'can do' attitude and an engaging and enthusiastic manner, you will have proven administration experience and be looking for a challenge.

You will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to learn new job-related skills and to work in a fast-paced environment.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

  • Knowledge and experience in general administration processes.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong computer literacy skills and have ability to adapt to new platforms.
  • Demonstrated time management, organisation and prioritising skills and ability to meet deadlines.

For this role, you will need to:

  • Complete a Working with Children Check and National Police Check
  • Be eligible to work in Australia

Application closes Tuesday 11th July 2023

Why join Team SYC?

  • Increase your pay with Salary Packaging options
  • Career development opportunities
  • Enjoy an additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
  • Access an additional one week of paid leave each year, through SYC loyalty leave
  • Stay healthy with discounted Corporate Private Health Cover
  • Access our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounted gym membership for all employees
  • Enjoy special benefits with Beaurepaires
  • Qualifying periods and terms apply.

About us
SYC exists so everyone can succeed.

‍We invest back into the community, helping tens of thousands of people every year to create a life without disadvantage, to build sustainable independence and to experience wellbeing in all areas of their lives.

A non-profit human services organisation, SYC was founded in 1958 to support young people experiencing disadvantage in Adelaide. We now operate nationally, supporting more than 57,000 people annually with housing, education, employment, justice, health and disability services.


We are proud to work with people who are passionate and professional, who encourage and value diversity, who are courageous, creative and, most importantly, believe in people's potential.

Our vision of wellbeing, independence and opportunity for everyone encompasses the people we work with, as well as the people who work for SYC.


If you match the criteria above, we want to hear from you

We're proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer and we commit to respond to every applicant.
SYC is a Child Safe organisation and will require the successful applicant to complete pre-employment checks. This includes a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
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