Senior Payroll Officer | Aged Care

Fully Remote (Australia based)

We are partnering with a well-established aged care provider based in Tasmania seeking a talented Senior Payroll Officer to join their team on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is open to candidates located anywhere in Australia, provided you can work within Tasmanian business hours.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise in payroll operations and systems will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage end-to-end payroll processing in accordance with payroll schedules
Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and legislative adherence
Process current starters, terminations, leave payments, and payroll adjustments
Interpret awards, allowances, penalties, and employment conditions
Manage payroll queries and provide exceptional stakeholder support
Complete payroll reconciliations and reporting activities
Support payroll compliance requirements including STP, superannuation, PAYG, and statutory reporting
Maintain payroll records and documentation
Identify opportunities for payroll process improvements
Support payroll system administration and troubleshooting where required




Assist in mentoring and supporting payroll team members

Key Requirements:
Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar end-to-end Senior Payroll Officer position
Robust hands-on experience with Chris21 payroll software
Experience with Optima rostering systems highly regarded
Extensive knowledge of payroll systems and processes
Current knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance requirements, and payroll best practices
Strong understanding of payroll calculations, reconciliations, and reporting
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience working within complex, award-based environments
Demonstrated team leadership or team management experience
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work autonomously in a remote workplace
MUST HAVE fulltime AUSTRALIAN WORK RIGHTS

Highly Regarded:
Experience within Aged Care, Healthcare, NFP, or other highly regulated environments
Exposure to Enterprise Agreements and modern awards
Experience supporting payroll system enhancements, upgrades, testing, or process improvements

If you are a payroll professional with strong Chris21 experience and are available for your next opportunity, Apply now.

📌 Senior Payroll Officer Aged Care Sydney
🏢 Manpower
📍 Sydney