Senior Payroll Compliance Officer

Job Description:

Better & Fairer Care. Always.

At St Vincent's, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As Australia's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, we are committed to delivering exceptional, compassionate care and improving health outcomes for communities across New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.
 

Guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, more than 30,000 employees come together each day to make a genuine difference. When you join St Vincent's, you'll become part of a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to shaping a better and fairer health and aged care system for all.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and compliance-focused Senior Payroll Officer to join our Group Payroll team. This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional who is passionate about payroll governance, compliance, continuous improvement and delivering accurate outcomes in a complex environment.
 

As Senior Payroll Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring payroll processes align with legislation, organisational policies and compliance requirements. You will contribute to payroll audits, support system testing, identify improvement opportunities and provide guidance on compliance-related payroll matters.
 

You will work closely with the wider payroll team and key stakeholders to strengthen payroll accuracy, governance and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Ensure payroll processes comply with relevant legislation, enterprise agreements and organisational policies

• Complete payroll compliance reviews, checks and reconciliations

• Support payroll audits and investigations, identifying risks and improvement opportunities

• Assist with payroll system testing and validation to ensure accuracy and functionality

• Provide advice and support on payroll compliance matters

• Complete superannuation reconciliations and compliance checks

• Assist in the administration and processing of parental leave requests.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and regulatory requirements

• Interpret awards and enterprise agreements to support accurate employee payments

• Review payroll processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

• Support payroll team members and promote a collaborative team culture

• Analyse payroll information and identify trends, issues and opportunities for improvement

About You

You are an experienced payroll professional with strong compliance knowledge, excellent analytical skills and a passion for improving payroll processes.
 

You are confident working with legislation, awards and enterprise agreements, and enjoy investigating issues, solving problems and providing accurate advice to stakeholders.

Key Experience & Capability

• 3–5 years’ experience in a high-volume payroll environment

• Strong end-to-end payroll experience including payroll operations, superannuation reconciliations, STP, end-of-month and EOFY processes

• Demonstrated experience interpreting payroll legislation, awards and enterprise agreements

• Experience supporting payroll compliance activities, audits or process reviews

• Strong understanding of ATO requirements and payroll obligations

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Experience with payroll systems, time and attendance systems and reporting tools

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Why St Vincent's?

• Make a meaningful impact – Help strengthen payroll compliance and ensure our workforce receives accurate and reliable payroll services.

• Work with purpose – Join a values-driven organisation guided by Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

• Drive improvement – Contribute to better payroll processes, systems and governance across a national organisation.

• Enjoy great benefits – Access salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives, employee discounts and a range of additional benefits.

• Be part of something bigger – Join a supportive payroll team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Interested?

Apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.
 

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the role may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
 

For more information, contact TalentHealthVIC@svha.org.au

Equal Opportunity

At St Vincent's we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.
 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Closing Date:

11 July 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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