Payroll Officer

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a diverse Payroll position at a leading regional hospital? Join the Payroll Department at Latrobe Regional Health where a ‘world of opportunities awaits’. 

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) currently has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Payroll Officer to join our growing team on an ongoing, part time or full time basis. EFT to be discussed with the successful candidate. This position is a HS1 classification under the Health and Allied Services, Manager and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025. 

The role of our Payroll Officer's is to provide a quality payroll service that ensures the accurate payment of wages and other conditions in accordance with employee statutory entitlements. The successful candidate will support the Pay Office team in providing accurate record management, leave management and undertaking a range of reconciliations and audits as required. 

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrated experience in providing efficient administrative support. 
• A thorough understanding and respect for confidentiality requirements. 
• Previous SAP and Kronos Payroll experience is desirable. 
• Previous Kronos Timekeeper experience is desirable. 
• The ability to prioritise tasks. 
• The ability to work and participate well within a team environment. 
• Flexibility and be adaptable.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and practices. 

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and advance your career for more information, we encourage you to contact Nikki Munro, Pauroll Operations Coordinator via email: NMunro@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Applications close: 13th June 2025.

Please note: we will be unable to accept applications from overseas applicants at this time. 

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.
 

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies. 

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH’s Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au