Job Description
Salary Package: $60 - $65 per hour + Super
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Role Highlights:
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Join a leading healthcare organisation based in Sydney CBD, providing essential services and support to communities across NSW. This is an excellent chance for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to step into a critical role and provide immediate support during a period of unexpected leave within the payroll team.
n Working within a collaborative and high-performing finance function, you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring the accurate and timely payment of employees across a complex workforce. This position offers exposure to a large-scale healthcare environment, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact from day one.
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Role Overview:
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Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this Senior Payroll Officer position will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of payroll for a large and diverse workforce. You will ensure payroll accuracy, compliance with relevant awards and legislation, and provide expert support to employees and stakeholders across the organisation. On a day-to-day basis, you will manage payroll transactions, interpret awards and enterprise agreements, reconcile payroll data, process payroll adjustments, and respond to payroll-related enquiries. You will also support month-end reporting, assist with payroll compliance activities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the payroll function.




n This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently step into an established team with minimal supervision. This is an initial 3-month temporary assignment to provide cover for an unexpected leave period, with potential for extension depending on business requirements.
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Responsibilities
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End-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly, and/or monthly payroll
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Ensure payroll is processed accurately and in accordance with relevant awards, EBAs, and Fair Work legislation
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Manage payroll adjustments including leave, overtime, allowances, terminations, and back pays
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Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies
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Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity
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Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders
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Process superannuation, payroll tax, and statutory obligations
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Support month-end reporting and payroll compliance activities
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Assist with payroll system improvements and process optimisation
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Ensure confidentiality and compliance with organisational policies and procedures
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Candidate Profile
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You are an experienced Senior Payroll Officer with a strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and award interpretation, ideally gained within a healthcare, aged care, hospital, or not-for-profit environment.



MUST have experience using HUMANFORCE.
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You bring proven experience managing end-to-end payroll for a medium to large workforce and are confident working with complex payroll structures. Your attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and commitment to delivering accurate outcomes set you apart.
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You will also possess:
n Demonstrated end-to-end payroll experience within a complex organisation
n Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Fair Work requirements, and superannuation obligations
n Experience interpreting awards, enterprise agreements, and employment conditions
n Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data reconciliation
n Experience using payroll system Hummanforce
n Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
n Ability to work autonomously and meet strict payroll deadlines
n Healthcare, aged care, disability services, hospital, or broader not-for-profit sector experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.
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This organisation is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services and fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace culture. You will join a collaborative team environment where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will have an immediate impact.
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Sydney CBD location with excellent public transport access
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Hybrid working flexibility available
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Supportive and collaborative team culture
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Opportunity to contribute to a respected healthcare organisation
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Competitive hourly rate
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📌 Sr. Payroll Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Reo Group
📍 New South Wales