People And Culture Coordinator

About the Y Northern Territory (Y NT):

At the Y NT, we are dedicated to helping children, young people, and communities thrive. Whether through our Early Learning Centres, Outside Hours School Care, Recreation Centres, Aquatic facilities, Youth Programs or within our Remote Pools program, we are committed to supporting Territorians in becoming connected, educated, resilient, and healthy.

Benefits:

• Not for profit salary packaging (up to $15,900 tax free/FBT Exempt + $2650 meals and entertainment).
• Flexible working arrangements with full working from home set up.
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave.
• Free access to the recreation facilities we manage.
• Discounted rates at Y Childcare Centres.

The Opportunity:

We're seeking a detail-driven People and Culture Coordinator to deliver high-quality payroll and HR administration across the Y Northern Territory. Split approximately 50% payroll / 50% HR, this role keeps our people data accurate, our pay compliant and on time, and our employee experience smooth from recruitment to offboarding. You'll work closely with the People & Culture Manager, Finance and operational leaders to keep systems humming and improvements moving.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll:

• Process end-to-end payroll, including PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax and government reporting.
• Maintain accurate data for starters, changes and terminations (hours, shifts, entitlements).
• Administer payroll and T&A/rostering systems; ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Interpret and apply Awards/agreements/legislation (including multiple roles/classifications).
• Reconcile and remit super, payroll tax and other statutory payments; liaise with funds.
• Submit STP each pay cycle; manage year-end finalisation.
• Process WorkCover, parental leave and other statutory payments/claims.
• Maintain payroll GL mapping and support payroll reporting/audits.

Human Resources:

• Support recruitment: draft ads, prepare contracts and monitor onboarding compliance.
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding (documentation, inductions, systems access).
• Maintain HRIS/personnel files per privacy and recordkeeping requirements.
• Prepare employment documents (variations, position descriptions, confirmations).
• Respond to HR queries and guide managers on policy/procedure.
• Track compliance (WWCC, licences, visas) and training records; coordinate L&D activities.
• Assist with HR projects, events and initiatives.

About you

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualification in HR, Payroll or Accounting (Cert IV minimum).
• 3+ years payroll processing and HR administration experience.
• Working knowledge of Awards/agreements and employment legislation.
• Proficiency with payroll/HRIS (e.g., KeyPay, Employment Hero) and Microsoft Office.
• High accuracy, organisation and confidentiality; strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within the Northern Territory.

Desirable:

• AHRI membership.
• Not-for-profit experience.

Mandatory Requirements

YMCA, including its Boards of Directors, are committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. YMCA requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

• Valid Working with Children Clearance.
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and a commitment to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA.

Further Information

For a detailed position description please contact

All applications should be accompanied by a cover letter detailing suitability for the position and a copy of your CV.

Applications close Monday 1st September 2025.

We can't wait to welcome you to the Y

The Y Northern Territory reserves the right to fill this position prior to the advertised closing date.