Maxima is a national, profit-for-purpose organisation dedicated to creating inclusive employment pathways across Australia. For over 40 years, we've partnered with individuals, employers, and communities to deliver meaningful employment outcomes and strengthen workforces.
We are passionate about supporting people to overcome barriers, build capability, and achieve long-term, sustainable employment. With a strong community focus and supportive culture, we invest in our people so they can make a real difference every day.
The Role
As a
Payroll and Rates Support Officer
, you will be supporting the Payroll & Rates Team in everyday tasks to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance.
You Will:
Support in the determination and maintenance of pay rates and client charge-out rates in line with applicable awards, enterprise agreements, and contractual terms
Incorporate loadings, allowances, penalty rates, and other award conditions into pay and charge rate structures
Apply overheads, on-costs, and profit margins to develop client charge rates
Support Rates Team during the review and update rates in response to Fair Work increases, EBA changes, and legislative amendments
Ensure payroll and rates processes comply with the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, relevant Awards/EBAs, and tax legislation.
Assist with audits and compliance reviews relating to payroll and pay rates
Support accurate and compliant billing by ensuring charge rates align with pay rates, overheads, margins and award obligations
Maintain confidentiality and integrity of payroll and employee data
Maintain up to date currency and knowledge of award, contractual requirements relevant to Labour Hire and Group Training
Support the Rates Team in data integrity and reporting processes to support compliance with standards and other regulatory frameworks
Prepare accurate and timely internal and external reports in collaboration with the Payroll team




Work collaboratively with HR, Finance, and Operations teams to streamline data flow and system integrations
Cross check timesheets and pay reports weekly and assist with month end and end of financial year reporting
Respond to telephone & email enquiries from employees and host employers and answer payroll queries
About You
Experience in payroll processing and utilisation of Payroll and/or Workforce systems and are known for your accuracy, proactive communication and willingness to collaborate
You have:
Strong understanding of award interpretation, modern awards and enterprise agreements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving, organisational and time management skills
High attention to detail, accuracy and data integrity
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Advanced computer skills including significant experience with Microsoft Excel and proven ability to work with various data base programs
A current National Criminal History Record Check (Police Clearance), or willing to obtain
A current Working with Children Check, or willing to obtain
You may also have:
Certificate III/IV or higher in Business, Payroll, Accounting or related qualification(s)
Experience in completing costings/rates for labour hire or contracting services
This is a Full-Time position. Part time hours and flexibility will be considered for the right candidate. Apply now!
What We Offer
At Maxima, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, flexibility and growth:




Salary packaging
up to $15,899
Flexible work arrangements
, including a 9-day fortnight
Birthday Leave
— a paid day off to celebrate you
Wellbeing Leave
— a paid day every quarter for personal events and milestones
6 weeks
paid parental leave
with extended pregnancy and fertility leave provisions
Public Holiday Substitution
— replace a public holiday with a day that matters to you
A range of health and wellbeing initiatives, including
Free Flu Vaccinations
,
Employee Assistance Program
and
Skin Check
reimbursement
Access to additional leave provisions, including
Purchased leave
,
First Nations Ceremonial and Cultural leave
,
Blood Donation Leave
and more
Ongoing
training, development and recognition
programs
Join a team that invests in you – because your success is our success!
About Maxima
Maxima is a national, profit-for-purpose community-based organisation delivering employment and disability support services across Australia.
We are committed to building inclusive workplaces and supporting equal opportunity for all Australians. Our culture is supportive, professional and community focused, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, respect and impact.
We welcome applications for both full-time and part-time roles and are open to flexible work arrangements to support the right candidate.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We strongly encourage applications from people with disability, First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ communities.
We value the lived experience and diversity our people bring, which strengthens the support we provide to our customers and communities.
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on ******** *** or at ******, and let us know your preferred method of communication.

📌 Payroll & Rates Support Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Maxima Group
📍 Adelaide