Payroll Administrator

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be. 

 About the role and where you will be working: 

Based at our Central Office in Rivervale, this role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement

We are seeking a highly organised and detail oriented Payroll Administrator to support our Payroll team in delivering accurate and timely payroll administration services across the organisation. Reporting to the Payroll Manager and working closely with Payroll Officers, this role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working with numbers, systems, and people.

As a Payroll Administrator, you will provide administrative support to ensure employee payroll records are maintained accurately, and payroll processes operate efficiently. You will assist with employee onboarding and offboarding administration, payroll documentation, data entry, reporting, and responding to payroll-related enquiries.

This permanent, full time position is based at our Central Office in Rivervale and offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to: 

• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and documentation.
• Process new starter, employee change, and termination documentation.
• Assist with payroll data entry and maintenance of payroll information.
• Respond to payroll enquiries and direct complex matters to the Payroll Officer or Payroll Manager. 
• Support payroll processing activities by preparing and reviewing payroll documentation.
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting requirements, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure payroll records are maintained, filed, and stored in accordance with organisational requirements.
• Liaise with employees and managers regarding payroll administration matters.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and other administrative tasks as directed.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal stakeholders

To be considered for this role you’ll need: 

• Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within payroll, finance, human resources, or a related field.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A customer focused approach and a willingness to learn.

Working with us 

At Southern Cross Care WA, we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits: 

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits. 
• Corporate Health Insurance discount
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks for full time employees.  
• Carers/personal leave 
• Service Awards for long standing employees 
• Flexible working environment  

How to apply:

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume. A cover letter outlining your experience / suitability is preferred.  

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for: 

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months 
• Immunisation record (flu) for client facing roles  
• A completed pre-employment health questionnaire 
• Proof of work rights  

About us  

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness. 

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 1000 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio. 

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we; 

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one. 

Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group. 

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work. 

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au