Why join us?

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. When you join us, you will be provided with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and the support of an experienced leadership team.

Southern Cross Benefits!

Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650

Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed

Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program

Annual leave loading

Ongoing Training and Development

Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses

Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support

Referral Bonus Program

The Role - Payroll Officer x 2 - Full time 76 hours / - Epping Head Office - 12 month fixed-term contracts

We are recruiting for two Payroll Officers to join the Finance team and work closely with the Payroll Supervisor, other Payroll Officers, and the broader People and Culture team. You’ll also collaborate with operational and support services teams across Southern Cross Care (SCC) and liaise with external partners that support our payroll and time and attendance systems, and government agencies.

You will be processing a fortnightly payroll of approx 2,500 employees and must be available to work in Epping Head Office on Wednesday and Thursday of pay week.

What your day looks like:

Maintain and update payroll masterfiles and employee records

Interpret time and attendance data in line with SCC Enterprise Agreements and policies

Process pay runs, terminations, redundancies, LSL, and back pays accurately

Ensure compliance with taxation, superannuation, and other statutory obligations

Support payroll reporting for internal and external audits

Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and errors

Assist with system testing and configuration documentation

Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives

Ensure all payroll activities meet legislative and policy requirements

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines

Sound judgement in interpreting awards and legislation

High level of confidentiality and professionalism

Strong customer service and communication skills

Proficiency in payroll systems, T&A software, and Microsoft Office

Your Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience in payroll processing within a team environment

Demonstrated understanding of payroll legislation and enterprise agreements

Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced setting

Desirables

Experience in health, aged care, or similar timesheet-driven environments

Familiarity with Payroll Metrics and RosterOn systems

Exposure to audit processes and payroll reporting

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to ‘live life to the full’. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT.

We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel!

Join us at SCC NSW & ACT, where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we strive to ensure every employee feels valued and heard.

Your growth is our mission. Your wellbeing is our priority. Together, we can create a future that’s not only brighter for our clients and residents but also for every member of our team.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We are committed to a safe and respectful workplace.