Are you a payroll professional with a passion for accuracy and a heart for service? Eldercare is seeking a detail-driven, tech-savvy Payroll Officer to join our vibrant Head Office team. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in one of South Australia’s most respected aged care organisations.
Type: Part Time – 0.7FTE with flexible working arrangements. The 0.7 FTE may be worked across 3, 4 or 5 days per week, depending on the successful candidate's preferences and operational requirements.
Remuneration: $80,000-$90,000 FTE (pro rata: $56,000-$63,000 for 0.7 FTE) commensurate with skills and experience + salary sacrifice + super
At Eldercare, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care.
At Eldercare, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As one of the state’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers, we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued.
By joining Eldercare, you'll become part of a team that prioritises integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on learning and development, we’ll support you as you grow your career.
About the Role
As our Payroll Officer, you’ll play a key role in delivering seamless payroll services across the organisation:
- Process fortnightly payroll using Aurion Payroll and Humanforce Rostering
- Accurately calculate and pay wages, leave, terminations, Workers Compensation, and more
- Maintain confidential employee data and ensure compliance with internal procedures
- Handle payroll queries with professionalism and empathy
- Assist with end-of-year processes, audits, and reporting
- Support staff and managers with payroll policies and training
What You Will Bring
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in end-to-end payroll functions
- Proven expertise in payroll systems (Aurion preferred) and Microsoft Office
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently
- A collaborative mindset and a commitment to working effectively as part of a team
Why Choose Eldercare?
At Eldercare, we don’t just process payroll—You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement. Every payslip you process helps keep our dedicated staff supported and empowered. You’ll have opportunities to expand your skills, contribute to process improvements, and be part of a team that values your input.
Ready to make a meaningful difference every day? Find out more about the role in the position description here. Need any clarifications? Contact Kate Bradshaw, Recruitment Team Lead at [email protected]
To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19.
Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected.
Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender-based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.
All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.
