Payroll Officer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Benetas Full time $72,000 - $84,000 per year

  • Eastern Suburbs, VIC, Australia

  • Administration / Customer Service

  • Financial Services

  • Support Office

  • Maximum Term

  • Closing on: Sep 7 2025

Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we're transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services. Live your best work/life in a respectful environment that values your safety, wellbeing and the contribution you make.

The Role

We're looking for two full time Payroll Officers, on maximum term contract (1 x 12 months, 1 x 6 months) to join our Finance Department, based in the Support Office in Hawthorn East (+ WFH). From collaborating with approachable Leaders to guiding clients through aged care transitions, our Support Office team members are crucial in helping our customer-facing teams deliver on our commitment to high-quality care.

  • Assist in preparing fortnightly payrolls for multiple sites and locations across Victoria
  • Updating and maintaining payroll records, including (but not limited to) processing variations, new starters, leave, timesheets
  • Calculation and processing of termination payments and correction pays
  • Calculation of any under or over payments, reconciliations and other complex calculations
  • Process Centrelink requests, ABS surveys, information requests
  • Payroll Service Desk – effective liaising with staff and management on payroll related queries logged in the service desk and process adjustments

About you

  • Experienced in payroll processing, with a strong understanding of taxation and superannuation legislation
  • Systems confident for use of HRIS, electronic timekeeping systems and related databases
  • High level of attention to detail and strengths in accuracy
  • Ability to interpret and apply conditions of employment (Awards, Enterprise Agreements, Contacts of Employment)
  • Excellent customer service skills, and ability to provide timely actions and responses

Why Benetas?

  • Salary approx $80k per annum + superannuation
  • Full time, Monday to Friday. One opportunity is for 12 months and one opportunity for 6 months
  • Hybrid WFH and our Support Office in Hawthorn East, with free parking, and close to public transport (train and tram)
  • Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,300 per annum to reduce tax and increase your take home pay - more money in your pocket
  • A leading not for profit organisation, driven by our values

Join us on our fulfilling journey, as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Feel uplifted by our supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do.

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