- Competitive Salary + Super (12%) + generous salary packaging options
- Full-time (0.5 FTE)
- Based in Melbourne
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join the Payroll team. This role plays a critical part in delivering accurate, timely and compliant payroll services that support our researchers, clinicians and professional staff.
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will manage payroll for AMREP AS and provide support to the Baker Institute payroll, including acting as a backup to the Payroll Manager when required. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced and purpose-driven environment.
How this role makes a difference
This role ensures accurate, timely and compliant payroll services that support staff across the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. By providing reliable advice, maintaining legislative compliance and enabling smooth payroll operations, the Payroll Officer allows researchers, clinicians and professional staff to focus on delivering life changing research in diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Through this key role, you can contribute to our vision to help people to live healthier for longer, and to stop heart disease and diabetes in their tracks.
How you’ll make an impact
- Prepare and deliver payroll for AMREP AS and assist with Baker Institute payroll processing.
- Provide end-to-end payroll administration including salary processing, superannuation, leave entitlements and records management.
- Interpret and apply relevant legislation, Enterprise Agreements, and organisational policies.
- Respond to payroll enquiries in a professional, timely and customer-focused manner.
- Support audit requirements, reporting and payroll reconciliations.
- Apply salaries, allowances and entitlements in line with HR advice.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with privacy and statutory obligations.
- Contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the payroll function.
What will you bring?
You are a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and takes pride in delivering accurate work under pressure. You enjoy collaborating with stakeholders and providing high-quality customer service.
You will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll, Finance, Business or HR
or
Significant experience in a specialist payroll role. - Sound knowledge of payroll legislation including PAYG, superannuation and salary packaging.
- Experience using HRIS/payroll systems (TechnologyOne is highly regarded).
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- High attention to detail and a strong commitment to confidentiality.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
So, why join us?
You can enjoy a challenging career in the exciting international research sector where you can explore your potential and make a real difference.
The Baker Institute offers flexibility for work-life balance, generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, social activities, learning and development opportunities. We also offer modern offices and laboratories in the Alfred Research Alliance precinct with an on-site gym and café, located opposite beautiful Fawkner Park; and walking distance to Chapel Street and St Kilda Road.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
We’d love to hear from you
We’re reviewing applications as they are received, so if this sounds like the position for you, you have the skills and knowledge we’re looking for, an appetite to learn, and want to join an organisation where you can make a positive difference, please apply without delay. Read the position description for further information.
To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have appropriate Australian working rights.
Please note that offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks, and the successful candidate will be required to undertake a police check prior to commencement in the position.
The Baker Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, those at any stage in life, and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. We promote family-friendly practices. We’re a proud recipient of an inaugural Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
Should you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly People Experience team on recruitment@baker.edu.au.