Position Title: Payroll & Work Cover Administration Trainee
Classification: HS1
Salary per hour: $29.57 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract full-time until 6th August 2027
Award: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025
Role description
Dhelkaya Health is seeking a motivated and adaptable Payroll and Work Cover Administration Officer to join our supportive and collaborative Payroll team. We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive, flexible, and team-focused environment, and we are looking for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and are willing to contribute across all areas of payroll and Work Cover administration.
This role involves supporting the preparation, processing, and maintenance of payroll services for Dhelkaya Health and associated external clients as well as administration duties to support the Work Cover team.
The successful candidate will be a flexible team player with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a systems-focused mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting in the preparation and processing of payroll using systems such as SAP and Kronos
- Supporting the Payroll Helpdesk for Dhelkaya Health and external payroll clients
- Processing Work Cover payroll data, including payroll reporting, COCs, and PIAWEs
- Performing general Work Cover administration tasks and providing backfill support as required
- Maintaining employee records, including filing, archiving, and disposal in line with organisational procedures
- Supporting the development and maintenance of payroll procedures
- Assisting with award interpretation and ensuring agreements and indexation updates are reflected in payroll systems
- Contributing to accurate, timely payroll processing in accordance with awards and agreements
- Preparing and delivering payroll reports
- Maintaining strict confidentiality of payroll and employee data
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives
- Providing general administrative support, including filing, mail handling, and project assistance
About you
You will bring:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work across multiple systems and processes
- Good communication skills and a team-oriented approach
- Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment
Culture and Benefits
Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.
From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:
- Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
- Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
- Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
- Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
- Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
- Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.
https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/
- All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.
Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together - we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
For further information about this position, please contact Louise Clarke - Director Payroll Services on 03 5471 3545.
Applications close 26th July 2026.
We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed and progressed before the closing date.
Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.
