Payroll Officer

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a growing business which values its people and does amazing work in the community?

To support our existing business and our future growth strategy, we are seeking a Payroll Officer to join our team. This role is office-based, located at Brightwater Inglewood and is a permanent full-time appointment.

Reporting to the Manager People & Culture, Governance, you will be responsible for the processes and activities required to ensure Brightwater's fortnightly payroll is completed in a timely, efficient and accurate manner.

Key areas of responsibilities include:

• Processing the end-to-end fortnightly payroll including award and agreement interpretation
• Maintain the HRIS database for employee personnel and payroll records
• Provide support and advice to over 2,700 staff including all levels of management

As a payroll professional you will handle complex payroll issues and provide expert advice on payroll matters to management and employees. Your role is important in ensuring prompt and accurate payroll processing while adhering to legal obligations and company policies.

If this sounds like the right role for you, Brightwater offers:

• The ability to salary package $18,550 each year, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers
• Access to corporate health insurance discounts and fitness pass
• Free access to Brightwater's in-house gym
• On-site cafe
• A modern working environment with park access

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a minimum of 5 years' experience working recently in a payroll processing position with current exposure or experience in a health services sector with a medium to large complex payroll environment.
• Be able to effectively interpret and apply a varying range of industrial instruments and internal policies and have proficiency in the application of relevant payroll legislation and processes i.e. taxation, superannuation, long service leave entitlements and terminations
• Be experienced in the application of payroll principles and practices with a high attention to detail and superior critical thinking skills
• Be committed to working in an office-based environment and to work cohesively within a small team, prioritising tasks and able to work effectively and quickly under pressure
• Have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Be proficient in the use of Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS) and advanced skills across Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word & Excel
• Have or be able to obtain a satisfactory National Police Clearance obtained in the last 12 months.
• Cert IV in Payroll Administration (desirable).

About Brightwater

With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core. We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We're ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington's disease, and acquired brain injury.

If you are passionate about helping people pursue the dignity of independence and have a spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive, and courageous then please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria to address.

Applications should be submitted through Brightwater's online portal by 18 October 2025 however, Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

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At Brightwater, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation where our clients and staff can flourish.

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