About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a process-driven and diligent Payroll Officer to provide support and assistance to the payroll team to process payroll documents and data files for salary and wages payments to staff and agencies. This is a permanent full-time position, with a monthly ADO.

The successful incumbent will have well-developed time management, organisational and communication skills. An ability to work in a team environment and in an autonomous manner will set you up for success in this role. Experience in Payroll and HR information systems is highly desirable, but not necessarily essential.

Position overview

• Full Time, Ongoing position (80 hours per fortnight inclusive of an ADO entitlement),
• Warrnambool Campus
• Administration Grade 1
• Salary: $58,442.80 - $64,610.00 per annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation

What you bring

• Well-developed time management, organisational and communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• An ability to positively influence others within a team environment
• Ability to work in a team environment with limited direction
• A minimum of 12 months' experience in Payroll and/or HR information systems while not essential, is desirable

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
• Internal and external professional development opportunities;
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Wednesday 15 October 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Please be advised that if you are interested in this position to submit your application as soon as reasonably practicable. Dependant on candidates, interviews and a subsequent appointment may be conducted prior to the above stated application closing date.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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