Job Description
Payroll Officer | SCHADS Award | 30 Hours | Hybrid | NFP
Payroll Officer | SCHADS Award Experience | 30 Hours | Hybrid | 12-Month Contract
Do payroll with purpose.
Are you an experienced Payroll Officer who knows your way around the SCHADS Award and takes pride in getting payroll right?
Join Living My Way, a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation supporting people with disability to live independently, with choice and control.
We're looking for a Payroll Officer to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract,working 30 hours per week.
Reporting to the Executive Manager Finance ICT, you'll take ownership of end-to-end payroll while working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
Why Join Us?
We know great payroll professionals have options, so we offer more than just a salary.
Versatile Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
Not-for-profit salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
30-hour working week – ideal if you're looking for greater flexibility
Flex Days, purchased leave and annual leave loading
Free on-site parking at our Menai Head Office
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
A supportive and collaborative Finance team
The opportunity to work for an organisation where your work has a genuine social impact
A workplace committed to diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing
About the role
As Payroll Officer, you'll be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of fortnightly payroll for Living My Way.
This is more than processing payroll, you'll use your payroll expertise to ensure employees are paid correctly, award conditions are applied appropriately and payroll enquiries are resolved efficiently.
You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to broader Finance activities, including reconciliations and transactional processing during peak periods and leave coverage.
Key responsibilities include:




Process end-to-end fortnightly payroll accurately and on time.
Interpret and apply the SCHADS Award, National Employment Standards (NES) and relevant payroll legislation
Maintain accurate employee payroll records.
Process superannuation, PAYG and other statutory payroll obligations.
Respond to payroll enquiries and provide timely, professional support to employees and stakeholders.
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues
Assist with reconciliations and other Finance activities as required
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and contribute to continuous improvement.
About You
You're an experienced Payroll Officer who is confident interpreting awards, highly detail-focused and comfortable taking ownership of end-to-end payroll.
Experience processing end-to-end Australian payroll
Experience interpreting and applying the SCHADS Award
Sound knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and the NES
Experience working with payroll systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical and analytical skills
The ability to investigate issues, solve problems and meet payroll deadlines
Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
Permanent work rights in Australia.
A current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check, or the ability to obtain them.
You'll stand out if you also have:
Experience in the disability, community services or not-for-profit sector.
Experience with reconciliations or broader Finance processes
A genuine interest in improving payroll processes and the employee experience
About Living My Way
Living My Way is a trusted, member-based not-for-profit organisation with more than 30 years' experience empowering people with disability to live independently with choice and control.
Our people are at the heart of what we do.
When you join Living My Way, you'll be part of a team that makes a meaningful difference to the lives of our members every day.

📌 Payroll Officer | Schads Award | 30 Hours | Hybrid | Nfp (Melbourne)
🏢 Living My Way
📍 Melbourne