Payroll Officer

WHAT WE OFFER!

• Access to salary packaging benefits
• Enjoy a supportive Employee Assistance Program because your wellbeing matters to us.
• Join an incredible team culture collaborate with passionate caring professionals who are truly making a difference every day.
• Extra time off! Enjoy up to 10 additional paid days of leave including public holidays over the Christmas / New Year period (pro-rated for part-time roles).
• Parttime role (0.4 FTE) 15 hours per week across Mondays and Tuesdays (nonnegotiable) perfect for worklife balance.
• 6month contract with the potential to become permanent grow your career with us!
• Amazing CBD location close to public transport and excellent coffee just steps away!

ABOUT US

Circle Green Community Legal (Circle Green) is a community legal centre providing humanitarian tenancy workplace and family and domestic violence legal advice further assistance representation advocacy community legal education referrals outreach and support.

OUR PURPOSE

Accessible Justice. To create a system place and space to ensure a safety net of best practice legal advice education and advocacy in our specialist fields.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Payroll Officer supports the delivery of accurate compliant and timely payroll. This role is responsible for ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time and financial processes support strong governance and reporting. It plays a key part in supporting financial integrity and workforce wellbeing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing end-to-end fortnightly payroll for a medium-sized workforce ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation and the Social and Community Services Award.
• Managing timesheets leave salary packaging and payroll adjustments
• Ensuring accurate calculation of wages allowances and superannuation
• Manage payroll inbox and responding to payroll queries from employees and managers
• Maintaining payroll records and employee data
• Liaise with HR to ensure timely processing of onboarding terminations contract variations and other payroll changes.
• Supporting payroll reporting and reconciliations
• Assisting with general payroll administration tasks
• Support the data transition between the payroll systems if required.
• Update the payroll system to reflect regulatory changes including Fair Work updates.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Attributes

• High level of attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to explain financial and payroll matters clearly.
• Ability to prioritise tasks manage deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive payroll information.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support team and organisational priorities.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll processing preferably using Employment Hero and Xero.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance requirements including STP superannuation and PAYG withholding.

Desirable

• Certificate or Diploma in bookkeeping payroll finance or accounting.
• Familiarity with the Social and Community Services Award or similar industrial instruments.
• Experience working for a not-for-profit legal or community services environment.

Join a team of passionate and diverse like-minded individuals committed to creating accessible justice and providing best practice services in our specialist field.

If you have any questions or would like to have a confidential discussion about the role please contact Human Resources at (08)or by email

Circle Green is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values and supports all individuals. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds people from the LGBTIQA community and people with disabilities.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply submit your CV and a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria by 11th March 2026

Please note that shortlisting interviewing and appointing may begin immediately. We reserve the right to close the position prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged!

Due to high number of applications received only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest to work at Circle Green.