WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
St John Ambulance SA is a charity that has been supporting the wellbeing of South Australians for 140 years. We help tens of thousands of people across the state each year through the delivery of Event Health and Medical Services, first aid training and products, and social inclusion programs.
Within South Australia, St John engages some 1,200 volunteers to support the community in the provision of Event Health and Medical Services and Community Care services. St John Ambulance SA also employs over 200 paid staff, located across the state.
OUR OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join the team on a 12-month fixed term maternity leave contract. As the Payroll Officer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring staff are paid accurately, on time, and in line with all legal and company requirements. You’ll manage the full payroll cycle, keep employee records up to date, reconcile payroll data, and work closely with HR and finance teams to resolve any issues. Your attention to detail, discretion, and knowledge of awards, agreements, and tax obligations will help maintain smooth operations and build trust across the organisation.
We are offering a Fulltime role, but will consider 0.8–0.9 FTE for the right candidate
Duties involve, but aren’t limited to:
- End-to-end payroll processing, including weekly/fortnightly/monthly payroll
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards, and company policies
- Managing payroll queries and resolving discrepancies
- Maintaining accurate employee records and payroll documentation
- Undertake finance, HR and admin duties as required, in line with skills and experience
- Assisting with leave management and reporting
- Supporting general administrative tasks as required
TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- Experience processing payroll across multiple industrial instruments in a 24/7 service environment
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, investigate, reconcile and resolve discrepancies
- Experience in Employment Hero or similar package
- Experience in MYOB Advanced or similar packages
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office range of applications, including well developed excel skills
- Demonstrated understanding and ability to interpret legislative requirements
- Knowledge and proficiency in relation to payroll management software
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
WHAT NOW?
If you are an experienced payroll professional with strong administrative and HR capabilities looking for flexibility and a positive team culture, we would love to hear from you.
We invite you to apply via Seek with your updated resume and cover letter – a one-page summary application outlining your competencies, past experience, and other relevant information that highlights suitability for the role.
