Senior Payroll Officer jobs

About IRT

Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

About the Role

Senior Payroll Officer
Full-Time | Work from Home | 9-Day Fortnight
Wollongong Office visits as required

Are you a career payroll professional who lives and breathes compliance, accuracy and getting it right the first time?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer with a strong background in workers compensation, superannuation and end-to-end payroll processing. This is a full-time role offering flexibility to work from home, with head office visits as required, and the benefit of a 9-day fortnight.

About the Role

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across the organisation. You will bring deep legislative knowledge and a strong compliance focus, supporting both operational payroll activities and continuous system improvements.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who sees payroll as their career — not just a stepping stone.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of fortnightly payroll
• Management and reconciliation of workers compensation payments
• Superannuation processing, compliance and fund reporting
• Preparation of payroll-related statutory payments and reporting
• Managing terminations, final pays and leave calculations
• Ensuring compliance with legislation, awards and industrial instruments
• Supporting payroll system improvements and process enhancements
• Providing expert payroll advice to employees and managers

To Be Successful You Will Have

About You

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in payroll, including senior-level responsibilities
• Strong working knowledge of workers compensation and superannuation compliance
• Excellent understanding of payroll legislation and award interpretation
• Highly detail-oriented with strong reconciliation skills
• Confident working independently in a remote environment
• Professional, discreet and committed to data integrity

Benefits for You

• Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
• 9-Day Fortnight
• Flexible working conditions
• Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Multiple career pathways
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right fit, complete your details and submit.

For questions, contact Recruitment@irt.org.au.

Please note: we can’t accept applications or resumes by email—apply through SEEK or our Careers page.

Successful applicants will complete pre-employment checks, including references, a functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.