Employment Type - Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80

Job Category - Administration - Human Resources

Req Id - 9052

- Build your payroll expertise while working within Victoria’s largest regional health service
- Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding
- Permanent full time role (80 hours per fortnight) with access to ADO's, 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

About the role

As the Payroll Officer, you will support the Payroll Coordinators in preparing the payroll for Barwon Health in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring all staff are remunerated in line with Barwon Health policies, procedures, legislative requirements, and award conditions. This includes processing employee pays through timesheets and the Time and Attendance system.

Key Responsibilities

- Process end-to-end payroll transactions (timesheets, allowances, leave, terminations and adjustments) in line with awards, legislation and organisational policies.
- Deliver high-quality payroll support by managing enquiries via ServiceNow and resolving or escalating issues in a timely manner.
- Ensure payroll accuracy by monitoring Time & Attendance/rostering processes, resolving exceptions, and investigating discrepancies across systems.
- Maintain compliant payroll records and drive continuous improvement through identifying process gaps, supporting system enhancements, and staying current with payroll legislation and requirements.

What we’re looking for

- Demonstrated experience in payroll or a similar administrative role, with solid computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with rostering systems (desirable)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong customer service focus and the ability to build effective relationships and respond professionally to enquiries
- Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and collaboratively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High level of numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail,



with a commitment to delivering quality outcomes and maintaining confidentiality

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction

- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

- Extensive professional development opportunities

- Attractive salary packaging benefits

- Living expenses capped at $9,010

- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

Additional information

All appointments are subject to:

- Satisfactory Police Record Check

- Immunisation Status Clearance

- Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Brett JohnsonEmail: *************@barwonhealth.org.au

Application closing date: 27 July 2026

Internal applicants:

If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.

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