Job Details

Senior Payroll Officer

Category:

HR & Recruitment

Employment Type:

Full Time

Industry:

Payroll Officer

Contact Name:

Peter Sos

Contact Email:

Peter.Sos@perigongroup.com.au

Contact Phone:

0402701701

Date Published:

01-Mar-2026

Job Description:

  • Long term 12-month payroll contract
  • End-to-end standalone payroll role - full ownership
  • Not-for-profit benefits + 1 day WFH | Hawthorn East location
  • Join a well-established, values-driven organisation supporting aging Australians through aged care services. With a workforce of 2,000+ employees, this organisation is committed to collaboration, innovation and investing in its people.

    This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, hands-on Senior Payroll Officer to take ownership of payroll for a recently acquired entity operating on separate systems. This role requires a true end-to-end payroll specialist who can confidently manage complex calculations and work autonomously.

    Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will:
    • Manage end-to-end fortnightly payroll for a standalone entity
    • Process new starters, variations, leave, timesheets and terminations
    • Perform LSL calculations and complex termination payments
    • Investigate and resolve under/overpayments
    • Complete payroll reconciliations and ensure compliance
    • Respond to payroll queries via service desk in a timely manner
    • Interpret Awards, Enterprise Agreements and employment contracts
    About You:
    • Experienced in end-to-end payroll processing with aged care, nursing, hospital organisations highly regarded
    • Confident managing payroll across different systems
    • Strong in taxation, superannuation and legislative compliance
    • Comfortable with complex calculations including LSL
    • Highly detail-oriented with strong reconciliation skills
    • A proactive problem solver who can work independently
    What’s on Offer:
    • $50–$60 per hour + super
    • 12-month contract with stability
    • Inner Eastern Suburbs location with free parking and public transport access
    • 1 day WFH available
    • Supportive, collaborative finance team
    • Salary packaging benefits (not-for-profit)
    If you are a capable payroll professional who can step in and own the function from day one, we’d love to hear from you.
      
    Peter Sos
    Senior Consultant - Perigon Group
    peter.sos@perigongroup.com.au
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