Payroll Officer

Organization Overview

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organization providing comprehensive disability and therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults. Their offerings include allied health therapy programs such as Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Psychology, independent living programs, the Pathways Program, employment and training services, as well as specialist disability accommodation.

Committed to empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives, Carpentaria emphasizes respect for personal rights and informed decision-making.

Role Summary

The Payroll Officer will assist the Payroll Manager by ensuring payroll services at Carpentaria are executed accurately, compliantly, and promptly. This role demands strong familiarity with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry Award, Fair Work legislation, and relevant internal policies to guarantee correct payroll processing including penalty rates, allowances, leave entitlements, and superannuation contributions.

The responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing, addressing employee payroll inquiries, and collaborating closely with Human Resources and Finance to preserve data accuracy and adhere to regulatory requirements.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a Certificate IV in Payroll Administration, Bookkeeping, Accounting, or related fields, or have equivalent practical experience, preferably within the community sector.
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of the SCHADS Award (MA000100) and other Fair Work modern awards.
• Competency with payroll software such as ELMO payroll or similar tools, along with understanding of Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2, superannuation guarantee obligations, and PAYG withholding rules.
• High numerical accuracy coupled with advanced organizational skills, enabling effective workload prioritization while maintaining precision and close attention to detail.

The successful applicant must be able to obtain or currently hold a current Ochre Card, Criminal History Check, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, First Aid certificate, and Northern Territory Driver’s Licence.

Compensation and Benefits

• Attractive base salary package.
• Availability of salary packaging reaching equivalence of up to $6,400 extra salary.
• Five weeks of annual leave along with 17.5% leave loading.
• Employee access to discounts and wellness programs.
• Confidential counseling and assistance through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• On-site café facilities and complimentary parking.
• Opportunity to find purpose and satisfaction in meaningful work.

Additional Details

The recruitment process focuses on assessing values, skills, and qualifications aligned to the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Latia Grbac, Workforce Operations Officer, for confidential discussions or further information.

Carpentaria encourages candidates who resonate with its mission to contribute meaningfully to community wellbeing.