Payroll & People Culture Coordinator

Payroll & People & Culture Coordinator

Numbers. People. Purpose.

If you love getting payroll right enjoy creating great employee experiences and want your work to actually make a difference this could be your next move.

At the Y Northern Territory were building a better world with and for young people. Every payslip processed every new team member welcomed and every HR question answered helps create stronger communities across the Territory.

Were looking for someone whos just as passionate about people as they are about precision.

Why youll love working with us

No two days look the same.

One moment youre ensuring payroll runs like clockwork. The next youre welcoming a new employee helping a manager navigate an HR process or improving systems that make everyones life easier.

Youll be part of a supportive People & Culture team where your ideas matter your expertise is valued and your work has real impact across Early Learning Centres Outside School Hours Care Recreation Centres Aquatic Facilities Youth Programs and our Remote Pools Program.

What youll be doing

Payroll Guru (50%)

Youll be the payroll expert who keeps everything running smoothly.

Youll:

• Process accurate end-to-end payroll
• Manage STP PAYG superannuation and payroll tax
• Interpret Awards and employment conditions with confidence
• Maintain payroll and time & attendance systems
• Support managers and employees with payroll enquiries
• Reconcile payroll data and assist Finance with reporting
• Train leaders on payroll processes and compliance
• Help continuously improve payroll systems and processes

People & Culture Champion (50%)

Youll help create an exceptional employee experience from day one.

Youll:

• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
• Prepare employment contracts and HR documentation
• Maintain HRIS and employee records
• Support managers with HR policies and procedures
• Track licences clearances and compliance requirements
• Coordinate learning and development activities
• Assist with People & Culture projects and initiatives
• Help create a positive connected workplace culture

What youll bring

Were looking for someone who combines attention to detail with a genuine passion for people.

Youll have:

Certificate IV (or higher) in HR Payroll or Accounting

At least 3 years experience in payroll and HR administration

Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and Awards

Experience using payroll and HR systems (PayCat Employment Hero or similar)

Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail

The ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation

A collaborative positive and solutions-focused mindset

Bonus points if you have

AHRI membership

Experience working in a not-for-profit organisation

Youll also need

• Working with Children Clearance
• National Criminal History Check
• Current Northern Territory Driver Licence
• Willingness to travel to services across the Northern Territory when required

Why the Y

• Because this isnt just payroll.
• Its ensuring educators and recreation staff are paid correctly.
• Its welcoming someone into their dream job.
• Its supporting programs that help children young people and communities thrive.
• Every detail you get right helps someone else make a difference.

Perks

• 5 Weeks Annual Leave.
• Not for profit salary packaging (up to $15900 tax free/FBT Exempt $2650 meals and entertainment).
• Free access to Y facilities
• Discounts at Y Childcare Centres

Ready to join us

If youre looking for a role where your payroll expertise meets meaningful People & Culture work and where every day contributes to something bigger wed love to hear from you.

Weve given you the headlines but the Position Description is where youll find all the juicy details from the day-to-day responsibilities to the skills and experience were looking for.

Give it a read then hit Apply!

Apply today and help us build a better world with and for young people.

Application closing date: 20/8/26