Senior Payroll Officer

IRT Group

Senior Payroll Officer responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for IRT, a community provider in Australia. Overseeing compliance and improvements in payroll systems while working independently.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeWollongong • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in payroll processing, compliance with legislation, and reconciliation of payments. Capable of providing expert payroll advice while ensuring data integrity and supporting system improvements.

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End-To-End Payroll ProcessingWorkers Compensation ComplianceSuperannuation ProcessingPayroll Legislation UnderstandingReconciliation Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingWorkers Compensation ManagementSuperannuation ComplianceStatutory Payments PreparationLeave CalculationsPayroll ReportingLegislation ComplianceAward InterpretationProcess EnhancementsData Integrity

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedIndependent WorkProfessionalismDiscretionCommitment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

End-to-end processing of fortnightly payroll
Management and reconciliation of workers compensation payments
Superannuation processing, compliance and fund reporting
Preparation of payroll-related statutory payments and reporting
Managing terminations, final pays and leave calculations
Ensuring compliance with legislation, awards and industrial instruments
Supporting payroll system improvements and process enhancements
Providing expert payroll advice to employees and managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10 years’ experience in payroll, including senior-level responsibilities
Strong working knowledge of workers compensation and superannuation compliance
Excellent understanding of payroll legislation and award interpretation
Highly detail-oriented with strong reconciliation skills
Confident working independently in a remote environment
Professional, discreet and committed to data integrity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
9-Day Fortnight
Flexible working conditions
Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
Professional and career development opportunities
Multiple career pathways
Discounted gym memberships
Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program