Payroll Administration Officer

Position Vacant  

Payroll Administration Officer

Grade 2

0.63 EFT, permanent part time position

South Gippsland Hospital (SGH) is a public rural health service providing integrated acute hospital and community care services. Care is delivered through our Community Health Centre, Banksia Centre, and in clients’ homes across the region. In partnership with the doctors of Foster Medical Centre, SGH supports the health and wellbeing of the Foster community and surrounding areas, including Wilsons Promontory.

South Gippsland Hospital is seeking a motivated Payroll Administration Officer to join our team. The Payroll Administration Officer is responsible for undertaking the day-to-day end-to-end processing of South Gippsland Hospital’s payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and within required timeframes and in accordance with applicable Enterprise Agreements, Awards, legislation and organisational requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated payroll experience, with the ability to process an end-to-end payroll accurately and within required timeframes.
• Previous payroll experience within a health service or similar complex employment environment is highly desirable, including an understanding of awards, enterprise agreements and relevant employment conditions.
• Experience using payroll, rostering and HR information systems, preferably SAP Payroll, Kronos and SuccessFactors.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to identify discrepancies, undertake payroll checks and ensure employee payments and deductions are processed correctly.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict payroll processing deadlines.
• Sound numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee enquiries.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide timely and professional payroll advice and assistance to employees and managers.
• Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and privacy requirements when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.

·         Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

For a Position Description outlining in more detail the key result areas and selection criteria please click HERE

Enquires to Sita Morton, Human Resources Officer on 5683 9796 or mobile 0409854902 or email sita.morton@sghs.com.au.

Applications must include:

·         a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria within the position description

·         a current resume outlining relevant experience

All applications to be submitted via SuccessFactors. Applications will be reviewed as received. The position will remain open until 30 September 2026 and may close earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed.

SGH is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recognise and value all abilities, inclusion and diversity and encourage all people from culturally, linguistically and other diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions.

SGH will consider Flexible Working Arrangements and can provide short term accommodation at competitive rates if required.