Cheltenham Location

Are you an experienced Payroll Officer looking to make a meaningful impact?

Join an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional care and creating communities that set the standard in Aged Care.

We live by our C.A.R.E. values - Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy -  and we’re looking for someone who embodies these in everything they do.

Why You’ll Love This Role

As our Payroll Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time. You’ll work autonomously, handle confidential information with integrity, and support both Finance and HR teams with essential payroll and roster functions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, innovative team where your expertise truly matters.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing, processing and distributing fortnightly payroll with accuracy and confidentiality
• Setting up new staff in the payroll system and maintaining employee records
• Responding to payroll queries from managers, HR and staff
• Supporting HR with data, reporting and compliance
• Assisting with Master Roster maintenance and operational roster queries
• Staying up to date with payroll legislation, Awards and taxation requirements
• Assisting with accounts functions including accounts payable and bank reconciliations
• Ensuring payroll processes are documented, current and compliant
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of payroll information
• Contributing to a safe, respectful and psychologically healthy workplace

What You’ll Bring

• • 3–5 years’ experience in a similar payroll role
  • Strong understanding of Awards, taxation and payroll legislation
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team
  • Intermediate to advanced MS Word and Excel skills
  • Experience in Aged Care or Health payroll (highly regarded)
  • High level of discretion, integrity and professionalism

Benefits & Work Culture with For Purpose Aged Care:

As a purpose led, not-for-profit organisation, our staff’s health and wellbeing are important to us. This is why we have partnered with selected providers to offer employees a growing range of benefits that make sure they get the most out of their working and personal life, including:

• Tax savings of up to $15,900 per year with Salary Packaging (Go Salary)
• Team lunches
• Team building events
• Exclusive staff discounts with JB Hi-Fi, Endota Spa and more
• CommBank Workplace banking
• State of the art technology to help staff work smarter
• Salary sacrificing options with superannuation
• Novated Leasing through Enlist
• HESTA benefits for members
• Access EAP – a voluntary, confidential and free counselling service
• Ausmed Passport

Apply now to become one of our valued team members at For Purpose Aged Care!