Job Description
Corporate Services - Head Office | Payroll
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We are looking for a Permanent Full-Time Senior Payroll Officer to join our Finance team.
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Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end fortnightly payroll for approximately 750 staff across BASSCARE. This is a hands‐on role where your payroll expertise will play an important part in ensuring our people are paid accurately, on time and in accordance with relevant legislation, awards and agreements.
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A key focus of this role is navigating our Enterprise Agreement, SCHADS Award, Retail Award and salary packaging arrangements, while maintaining strong governance, compliance and payroll processes.
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Why work at BASSCARE?
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Competitive Salary + Super
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Not-for-Profit salary packaging – up to$15,900 per year + Meals & Entertainment perks
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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Access to our Employee Assist Program (EAP)
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Access to our amazing Recognition and Reward program
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Regular social functions
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Supportive and inclusive team environment
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What You'll Be Doing
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Manage end-to-end fortnightly payroll in accordance with relevant Enterprise Agreements and Awards.
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Maintain complete employee lifecycle records in the payroll system including onboarding, terminations, variations and award rule tagging.
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Ensure accurate calculation and payment of wages, allowances, overtime, leave, termination payments and other entitlements.
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Prepare, reconcile and submit Single Touch Payroll (STP) reports, superannuation contributions and issue employee payslips.
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Review payroll prior to payment, investigate variances and ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time.




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Administer salary packaging and other deductions in accordance with legislation and organisational requirements.
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Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and provide guidance and support on payroll processes.
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Assist with audits, government and ABS reporting, payroll projects and system improvements as required.
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Support payroll system testing, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system implementation and functional process improvements.
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Hours of Work & Location
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Permanent Full Time
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Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What You Bring
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You are an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working with people, systems and numbers. You are highly organised, detail-oriented and take pride in getting payroll right the first time.
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Proven hands‐on experience managing end-to-end payroll processing in a multi-award or EA environment.
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Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, STP compliance and Super Pay Day.
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Demonstrated experience with payroll software, data management, and system reconciliations.
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Exceptional attention to detail and customer service skills when resolving pay queries.
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A commitment to confidentiality, accuracy and maintaining high standards of payroll governance.
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Why Join BASSCARE?
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BASSCARE has supported older adults in Boroondara for nearly 70years. We offer a unique blend of aged care including residential care and retirement living, dementia services, community services and home-based care. We are committed to providing safe, respectful and quality care in an aged care environment.
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BASSCARE would like to thank you for taking the time to submit your application.

📌 Senior Payroll Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Boroondara Aged Services Society (BASScare)
📍 Victoria