One Tree Community Services Inc – Sunshine VIC
Senior Payroll Officer
One Tree Community Services
is seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Payroll Officer to coordinate the delivery of efficient payroll operations across our national organisation. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Melbourne Payroll Team while ensuring payroll functions are delivered accurately, compliant and on time.
This pivotal role provides the opportunity to contribute to a national not-for-profit organisation that supports children, families, and communities across Australia while leading payroll excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Areas of Responsibility Include:
Manage and oversee end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing for a large, diverse workforce
Ensuring payroll costs are correctly allocated to cost centres and general ledger accounts.
Administering Single Touch Payroll (STP) requirements and payroll compliance obligations.
Managing salary packaging, child support deductions, HECS obligations and Paid Parental Leave payments.
Processing and reconciling workers compensation payments and related documentation.
Ensuring PAYG withholding, superannuation and other payroll liabilities are calculated and remitted accurately and on time.
Overseeing the Payroll inbox and ensuring payroll enquiries are managed promptly and professionally.
Leading and supporting the Melbourne Payroll Team and workload coordination to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
Working collaboratively with People and Culture and Workplace Relations to implement award and enterprise agreement changes.
Knowledge of VECTEA, The Children's Services Award andEducational Services (Teachers) Award
Supporting the Payroll Manager through payroll projects, problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
Hybrid Working Arrangement | Sunshine West, Melbourne
Full Time |$98,******+ Superannuation
One Tree Community Services
is seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Payroll Officer to coordinate the delivery of efficient payroll operations across our national organisation. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Melbourne Payroll Team while ensuring payroll functions are delivered accurately,



compliant and on time.
This pivotal role provides the opportunity to contribute to a national not-for-profit organisation that supports children, families, and communities across Australia while leading payroll excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Areas of Responsibility Include:
Manage and oversee end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing for a large, diverse workforce
Ensuring payroll costs are correctly allocated to cost centres and general ledger accounts.
Administering Single Touch Payroll (STP) requirements and payroll compliance obligations.
Managing salary packaging, child support deductions, HECS obligations and Paid Parental Leave payments.
Processing and reconciling workers compensation payments and related documentation.
Ensuring PAYG withholding, superannuation and other payroll liabilities are calculated and remitted accurately and on time.
Overseeing the Payroll inbox and ensuring payroll enquiries are managed promptly and professionally.
Leading and supporting the Melbourne Payroll Team and workload coordination to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
Working collaboratively with People and Culture and Workplace Relations to implement award and enterprise agreement changes.
Knowledge of VECTEA, The Children's Services Award andEducational Services (Teachers) Award
Supporting the Payroll Manager through payroll projects, problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Bring:
Minimum five years' experience in a Senior Payroll Officer or similar position.
Demonstrated experience coordinating payroll operations and training team members in payroll systems.
Strong knowledge of payroll practices, procedures and legislative requirements.
Comprehensive understanding of Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements and industrial relations legislation.
Proven ability to lead,



support and develop payroll team members.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity, discretion and professionalism.
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
Advanced payroll systems experience, with HR3 and Humanforce experience highly regarded.
Robust analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Experience within the not-for-profit, community services, early childhood education or childcare sector will be highly regarded.
A current National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain one).
What We Offer:
Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Tuesday and Wednesday based in our Sunshine West office
Monday, Thursday, and Friday working from home
Two weeks of paid leave during the end-of-year shutdown period (covering Christmas and New Year)
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Company laptop
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing free and confidential counselling for you and your immediate family
Comprehensive online onboarding and induction program.
Opportunity to contribute to a national organisation making a positive difference in communities
Diverse and rewarding role with leadership responsibilities
Values-driven culture focused on collaboration, integrity and innovation
One Tree Community Services
One Tree Community Services is a national not-for-profit organisation providing early childhood education, outside school hours care and community services. We're united by a shared purpose, creating positive outcomes for children, families, and communities. Every day, we work together to turn challenges into possibilities.
We are committed to safeguarding children and maintaining a child-safe organisation. We have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and are dedicated to providing safe, supportive environments where every child is respected, valued, and protected.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates from all backgrounds.
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📌 Senior Payroll Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 One Tree Community Services
📍 Melbourne