Payroll Officer

• Flexible WFH hybrid environment
• Professional development and growth
• Corporate Health Insurance discount

At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities.

About the role and where you will be working:

We are continuing to expand our payroll team to increase resourcing to cover project backfill.

You will be joining an established and stable team and have exposure to a number of projects, such as the implementation of a new HRMIS.

This is a flexible hybrid position, working in both our central office (Rivervale) for two days a week, and the ability to work from home for the other three. The ideal candidates will have strong payroll fundamental knowledge and preferably experience working with PayGlobal in a complex payroll environment. These roles will challenge you, however the learning opportunity will be a great resume builder, and you will be joining an organisation that invests in it’s payroll team.

This is a max term position until 20h August 2027 with the opportunity to be extended or convert to permanency.

We’ll also be asking you to:-

• Process complex end to end payroll, inclusive of onboarding, offboarding, contract variations, adjustments, leave cash outs, timesheet imports, data checking, variance analysis, system processes etc. within defined timeframes with high accuracy and speed
• Resolution of payroll queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Comply with audit requirements
• Complete complex calculations with an analytical eye for errors and variances

To be considered for this role, you’ll need:

• Knowledge and understanding of payroll processing fundamentals, without reliance on a system
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Knowledge of current legislative requirements relating to taxation and superannuation
• Advanced Excel skills
• The ability to think critically and problem solve
• Resilience to persevere during manual tasks and repetitive work
• A willingness to learn and take notes, and adaptable to remote training

Working with us:

At Southern Cross Care WA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

When you join us, you'll become part of a purpose-driven organisation that helps people live extraordinary lives, connected to communities. In return, we'll support your growth, wellbeing and career through a range of benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible working environment

How to apply:

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for:

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
• A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
• Qualifications

About us:

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.

Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au