Payroll Officer

People & Capability Department | Western District Health Service

- Permanent Part Time | 56 hours per fortnight
- Hamilton, Victoria
- Join a supportive team where you'll develop specialist payroll expertise while making a meaningful contribution to the organisation.

Build your payroll career with one of regional Victoria's leading health services

Western District Health Service is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our Payroll Operations team.

This important role supports the accurate and timely processing of payroll services across WDHS and a number of external service partners. Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll help ensure employees are paid correctly, on time and in accordance with relevant legislation, enterprise agreements and organisational requirements.

Whether you're an experienced payroll professional or someone with strong administration skills looking to further develop your payroll expertise, this is an excellent prospect to join a well-established and supportive team.

What You'll Be Doing

Payroll Processing

Support the preparation and completion of fortnightly payroll activities, ensuring employee payments are processed accurately and within required timeframes.

Employee Lifecycle Administration

Process payroll transactions relating to new starters, contract variations, leave, salary changes, terminations and other employment movements.

Payroll Enquiries & Customer Service

Act as a key contact for payroll enquiries, providing high-quality support and guidance to employees, managers and stakeholders across the organisation.

Compliance & Award Interpretation

Apply enterprise agreements, payroll legislation and organisational requirements to ensure accurate payroll outcomes and compliance obligations are met.

Payroll Systems & Continuous Improvement

Maintain payroll records and assist with payroll system updates, reporting activities, education and continuous improvement initiatives.

Team Collaboration





Work closely with managers, teams and the People & Capability team to ensure payroll information remains accurate and up to date.

What You Bring

- Relevant qualification in business, administration or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Payroll experience highly desirable
- Strong administration and computer skills
- Well-developed attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work within strict deadlines
- Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to learn new systems and identify process improvements
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team workplace

Why Join Western District Health Service?

About Us

At Western District Health Service, we pride ourselves on strong teamwork and our shared commitment to delivering person-centred, high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions. Guided by our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy, we work together to create Australia's healthiest rural community.

Discover Life in Hamilton

Hamilton offers an exceptional regional lifestyle with affordable housing, excellent schools, short commute times and easy access to the Grampians National Park and Victoria's stunning southwest coastline.

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What We Offer

- Salary packaging benefits
- Generous leave entitlements




- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to build specialist payroll knowledge
- Meaningful work within a respected rural health service
- Excellent work-life balance in a welcoming regional community

Interested?

For more information, view the Position Description: Link

For a confidential discussion, contact Susan Kamp on (************* or**************

How to Apply

To apply via our careers page, commence your application by completing the form below and selecting Next to continue.

If applying through SEEK, simply click Apply and follow the prompts.

Applications must include:

- A current resume
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

Applications close: 23rd of November 2026

Applications will be reviewed as received. Early applications are encouraged.

Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace fair and transparent recruitment practices and recognise the unique strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Capability team on **************** — we're here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.

Successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment.

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📌 Payroll Officer (Hamilton)
🏢 Western District Health Service
📍 Hamilton