Payroll Officer

Brief Description of Role

Are you a detail-oriented numbers person with a passion for service and accuracy? Do you enjoy working in a close-knit team that supports the ministry of the North NSW Conference?

Join us as a Payroll Officer, where you’ll be an integral part of our Finance team, ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time, while supporting compliance and internal process improvements.

You’ll handle end-to-end payroll responsibilities, interpret awards and agreements, and provide friendly, informed advice to employees and managers on pay-related queries.

Here’s some of what you’ll get up to:

• End-to-end processing of fortnightly payroll for employees and ministers across various entities
• Maintain payroll records and systems in accordance with internal controls and legal requirements
• Prepare superannuation, PAYG, workers comp and other statutory reports
• Work with HR and managers to ensure smooth onboarding, terminations, and leave tracking
• Support internal and external audits, and provide payroll reports and analysis as required
• Assist with the implementation of a payroll project.

You’ll be perfect for this role if you have these 5 things:

1. Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
2. Experience with payroll systems
3. Understanding of payroll legislation, taxation, and superannuation
4. Good communication skills and a heart for service – you enjoy helping others with their queries
5. A commitment to the mission, values, and ethos of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

Reasons You Might Love Working for Us

• You’ll be part of a mission-focused organisation that values more than just the bottom line
• We have a supportive and fun team (yes, we also play table tennis during lunch!)
• You’ll get the satisfaction of knowing your work supports ministry across North NSW

Reasons You Might Not Like Working Here

• We’re fast-paced and expect commitment to getting the job done right
• Accuracy and deadlines are everything in payroll — there’s little room for error

Still Want to Work With Us?

If this sounds like a fit, give us a call or send us your application! Contact HR on (02) 4951 8088 or email: [email protected]

Application Procedure

Please personalise your cover letter – we want to hear how you meet the 5 ideals above, with examples from past roles. We’ll read it carefully! Applications close when we find the right person, and we may appoint early — so don’t delay!

We’re looking forward to hearing from you.