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Payroll Governance Officer

Calvary Healthcare


Job Location:

Sydney - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

  • Progress with purpose at one of Australias largest health care providers
  • Get ahead with salary packaging benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
  • Permanent full time opportunity
  • Hybrid/Flexible working arrangements available

About the role

The Payroll Governance Officer is responsible for contributing to the development implementation and continuous improvement of payroll governance frameworks to ensure accuracy compliance and operational efficiency. This role supports the embedding of and maintains comprehensive payroll procedures checklists and guidance materials while critically evaluating existing processes to identify opportunities for simplification standardisation and enhancement.

Through detailed analysis of payroll activities and controls the position drives continuous improvement by challenging the necessity and effectiveness of current practices reducing risk and embedding efficient fit-for-purpose processes that support consistent and compliant payroll delivery.
Your main duties will include:
  • Support the development and maintenance of the payroll governance framework including policies procedures standards and control mechanisms.
  • Assist in ensuring payroll processes align with legislative regulatory and organisational compliance requirements.
  • Regularly review governance artefacts to ensure they remain current fit-for-purpose and auditable.
  • Identify control gaps and support remediation actions to strengthen governance.
About you
  • Payroll Governance & Technical Expertise Demonstrated experience in payroll operations governance or compliance with a strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes controls and relevant legislative and industrial requirements.
  • Process Review & Continuous Improvement Proven ability to critically analyse workflows and processes identify inefficiencies or risks and support improvements that simplify standardise or enhance payroll operations.
  • Continuous Improvement Track record of delivering automation streamlined processes and operational efficiency. Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to challenge the status quo with a focus on eliminating non-value-adding activities and improving outcomes.
  • Process Documentation Skills Developed ability to design document and maintain clear accurate and user-friendly procedures checklists and guidance materials that reflect actual operational practice.
  • Desirable -In-depth knowledge and experience with Chris21 and UKG systems. Prior experience with Microsoft SharePoint Word Excel and Teams.
For further information please contact Brad Knott Payroll Quality Assuranceon .
Why work for Calvary
At Calvary our staff matter.
With over 130 years experience and 18000 staff and volunteers we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued drawing on your own strengths identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients residents and clients.
Your benefits:
  • NFP salary packaging benefits discounted health insurance and gym memberships
  • Paid parental leave
  • Training development pathways and career opportunities
  • Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home Virtual and Residential Aged Care Retirement Living and Hospitals one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
  • As part of the application process you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include but is not limited to reference checks work rights criminal history check NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
  • You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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More than 130 years of high-quality, compassionate care. Providing hospital care, home and virtual care services, retirement living and residential aged care homes across five states and two territories.

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