Job Description

Location: Mount Druitt

Full Time

Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual, family, and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.

Our main services are in Wellington, Dubbo, Western Sydney, Penrith, Nepean, and Blue Mountains, and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.

About the Role:

This is a full-time, on-site position requiring attendance in the office five days per week.

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the organisation’s payroll, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, and internal policies. This role supports the finance and human resources teams by maintaining employee records, managing superannuation and taxation obligations, and contributing to continuous improvement in payroll processes.

Key Duties:

• Manage end-to-end payroll functions for all employees, including processing of timesheets, leave, terminations, and new starters.
• Ensure pay runs are completed accurately and on time (e.g. Weekly).
• Calculate and process superannuation, PAYG tax, and other deductions. maintaining accurate client records, case notes and other data.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with relevant legislation including Fair Work Act, ATO requirements, and industrial instruments.
• Prepare and lodge Single Touch Payroll (STP) submissions.
• Generate payroll reports for internal stakeholders including Finance and HR.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records in the payroll/HRIS system.
• Liaise with HR to ensure employment records are up to date and reflect awards/EBA provisions correctly.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from staff in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes as they relate to payroll.
• Identify and support improvements in payroll systems and processes.
• Prepare and distribute payment summaries or Income Statements.
• Support internal and external audits as required.

Essential Criteria

• Must possess minimum three years experience in end to end payroll processing, preferably in a not for profit or Aboriginal community controlled organisation.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, awards, and payroll tax obligations.
• High attention to detail and strong data management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Clearances for Working with Children and Criminal Record Check
• Current NSW Driver’s License

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience with Employment Hero
• Understanding of Aboriginal health and community services sector.
• Knowledge of FBT salary packaging and novated leasing processes.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging
• Becoming an integral part of an enthusiastic and diligent NFP Organisation

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

For any inquiries, please feel free to contact us at hr@wachs.net.au.