Date: 17 Aug 2026
Location: Wodonga, Australia
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Company: Albury Wodonga Health
Employee Benefits Officer
Closing Date: 09/09/2026
Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options
Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
The Employee Benefits Officer will be a valued member of the Employee Benefits and Support team to undertake effective and efficient provision of a quality end-to-end payroll service including support and process implementation in the key areas of rostering, pay and benefits, and award and industrial agreements. The duties and tasks include (but are not limited to):
Maintaining knowledge of current EBA’s, awards, legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Timely and accurate processing of the end-to-end in-house payroll including salary & wages, salary packaging, leave management tax and superannuation.
Support rostering systems users across AWH to ensure accurate and timely delivery of the interface for payment of salary and wages.
Assist in the expedient resolution of pay enquiries
Maintenance of employees leave entitlements via the payroll systems including but not limited to Annual Leave (AL), Sick Leave (SL), Purchase Leave (48/52 Leave), Long Service Leave (LSL), Parental Leave, Study Leave and Family Leave
The successful candidate will hold (or be working towards) a relevant qualification in Payroll, Accounting or Human Resources, minimum two years' experience within a large payroll department, demonstrated experience working with HRIS and Microsoft Suit, and proficient communication and customer service skills.
Employment Type: This is a permanent full-time opportunity.
For further details, please refer to the or alternatively contact Kirby Cooper at
[email protected] for a confidential discussion.
About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
What awaits you at AWH?
We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.
Thinking about a tree-change?
AWH has partnered with The Welcome Experience to support your move. This free service is designed to help essential workers and their families who are considering a move to Albury / Wodonga.
We know how rewarding life and work in regional Australia can be, and we want to make the transition as smooth as possible. The Welcome Experience team can guide you through the process and connect you with the information and support you need. This program is only available to employees relocating to the cities of Albury and Wodonga.
To learn more or register, visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government
Are you ready to become part of our team?
To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our .
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.
AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.
Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.
