Payroll Officer

At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day connected to communities. As a provider delivering care support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need our purpose is clear and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact make an extraordinary difference and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.

About the role and where you will be working:

Southern Cross Care WA is looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join the team due to leave cover. We are providing a lengthy training and handover period to ensure you feel confident and supported. 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) and the ability to work from home. The ideal candidate will have experience working with PayGlobal in a complex payroll environment.

This is a max term position until 30th July 2027 with the opportunity to be extended.

Well 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 youll 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

Working with us:

At Southern Cross Care WA we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment we also offer the following benefits:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15900 for general living expenses and $2650 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 well 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 Plus and 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: