Payroll Officer – Maternity Leave Cover – Full Time Fixed Term (Immediate start to May 2026)

We are looking for an experienced and meticulous Payroll Officer with relevant knowledge to handle end-to-end payroll processing.

About the Role

The Payroll Officer role is responsible for the timely, accurate and confidential processing of the organisation’s payroll, ensuring compliance with government regulations.

The Payroll Officer role will report to the Payroll Manager and assist by supporting all levels of the organisation with a high level of customer services and maintaining payroll reputation as a true business partner.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

Previous experience in payroll processing of a similar sized organisation.

A mature, collaborative and team-oriented approach to work.

Demonstrated experience and ability interpreting complex awards and / or enterprise agreements.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current legislation.

Maintain current ‘Working with Vulnerable People’ registration.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Sound time management and prioritising skills.

Quick to act with high attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to operate with limited supervision.

Positive and a can-do attitude.

Desirable

Access MicrOpay payroll experience

easyEMPLOYER Time and Attendance software experience, favourable but not essential

About You

As a Payroll Officer, you will

work closely with other members of the HR team to ensure accurate and timely completion of people related pay issues, and liaise with the team as required, on employee appointments, terminations, remuneration, conditions of service and other relevant matters.

provide a high level of customer service to all employees, ensuring payroll related queries are actioned accurately and in a timely manner.

ensure that payroll processing is completed in accordance with relevant legislation, the Communities at Work Enterprise Agreements, awards and other industrial instruments.

What’s in it for you:

As a valued member of Communities at Work, you will:

Make a difference and change lives in the Canberra community as part of Canberra’s largest community organisation.

Join an inclusive and friendly workplace, where people are at the heart of everything.

Increase your take-home pay with salary packaging.

Access discounted childcare and education services for your child(ren) including early education and care, out of school hours care, and school holiday programs.

Grow your career with professional development, training and mentoring with the 4-time winner of Large Employer of the Year award at the ACT Training Awards.

Enjoy options for study leave, leave concessions, paid parental leave, and more.

Enjoy healthy living with our active lifestyle & healthy activity programs and reimbursements (including remedial massages, annual flu vaccination and more).

Receive guidance and support for mental health through our Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role to [email protected]. Applications close on 19th August 2025.

Please call the HR Services and Recruitment Team on 02 6293 6200 if you have any questions or want to have a confidential discussion.