Your New Company

Eldercare is one of South Australia’s leading aged care and retirement living providers, with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality care and support to older Australians. Employing a large and diverse workforce across metropolitan and regional locations, Eldercare is committed to creating a positive workplace culture built on respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With modern payroll systems, strong leadership, and a genuine focus on employee wellbeing, this is an outstanding opportunity to join an organisation that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of South Australians every day.

Due to continued growth, Eldercare is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join its established payroll team based at its Eastwood head office. This permanent part-time opportunity (0.7 FTE) offers flexibility to work across 3, 4 or 5 days per week, allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments while building a long-term career within a respected South Australian organisation.

Your New Role

Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, you will play a key role in the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a large and complex workforce.

Key responsibilities include

- End-to-end processing of fortnightly payroll

- Processing wages, leave entitlements, terminations and workers compensation payments

- Maintaining accurate employee records and payroll data

- Responding to payroll enquiries from employees and managers

- Supporting payroll reporting, audits and year-end activities

- Assisting with payroll compliance and process improvement initiatives





- Providing guidance and support on payroll policies and procedures

What You'll Need to Succeed To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Previous end-to-end payroll experience within a medium to large organisation

- Strong payroll systems experience, with Aurion highly regarded

- Experience working with workforce management or rostering systems such as Humanforce

- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

- Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements

- Outstanding communication and customer service skills

- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment

What You'll Get in Return

- Genuine flexibility to structure your 0.7 FTE around your lifestyle

- Supportive, collaborative and experienced payroll team

- Modern payroll systems and well-established processes

- Ongoing learning and career development opportunities

- Salary packaging benefits

- Convenient Eastwood location with onsite parking

- Stable, long-term employment with a highly respected South Australian organisation

- The opportunity to contribute to an organisation that positively impacts the lives of older South Australians

What You Need to Do Now

If you're an experienced Payroll Officer seeking flexibility, stability, and the opportunity to join a values-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to request a copy of the position description, please contact Athena George at @hays.com.au or Roisin Smith at *@hays.com.au.

To apply, please submit your updated CV together with a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

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