Working at Achieve is more than just a job. Our team makes a real difference in people's lives every day - and we make sure to support our staff too. We create a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We welcome people from all backgrounds because we know that different experiences, languages, and cultures help us better support our clients and make Achieve stronger. We're committed to making sure everyone can take part - whether that's through physical access or by making sure people feel included in how things are done and how decisions are made.
Achieve Australia is a for purpose community organisation that provides services to people with disability and an NDIS- registered provider.
About the role:
The Payroll Assistant is responsible for administering and processing all manual and automated payments to staff.
Role Responsibilities
Prepare and Implement fortnightly payroll and administer salary and benefits against employee employment
Ensure all documentation (timesheets, payroll change requests and other records) are received prior to close of payroll run
Assist with payroll queries and answering email inquiries from employees and key stakeholders
Setup new staff to the payroll system and maintain manual and computerised /digital records including leave and other payroll related records accurately
Change payment conditions for staff
Maintain and update salary packaging records
Assist with calculating termination payments
Assist with special projects upon request
Other responsibilities and tasks as required within the team
Comply with HR and Finance policies and procedures; comply with organisational guidelines in all statutory areas
Ensure accurate interpretation of Awards




Prepare payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Attention to detail
High degree of competence using Payroll software; experience with MicrOpay is preferred
Ability to prioritise workload
Excellent time management skills and highly organised
Ability to adapt to a changing environment
High level of professional integrity and confidentiality
Demonstrated commitment to ethical practices, confidentiality, integrity, and organizational values
Proactive, autonomous and capable of self-starting tasks and the ability to adapt to a changing setting.
Great employee benefits
Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take home pay before tax.
Car leasing is another salary packaging option.
Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.
Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
Support for a healthy lifestyle, access to fitness passport memberships and wellness programs.
Regular training and support to succeed in your role, including paid induction for frontline staff.
A strong record of promoting from within.
Achieve Australia takes safe hiring seriously.
We want to make sure the people we support are safe and well, and we expect all staff to help make that happen.
As part of applying for a job with us, you might need to go through some checks before you start. These could include things like:
Reference checks
National Police check
NDIS Worker Check
Working with Children check
Verification of your right to work in Australia.
Please note that a criminal history does not automatically affect employment opportunities.
To learn more about Achieve Australia, visit our website:
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📌 Junior Payroll Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Achieve Australia
📍 Sydney