Payroll Officer

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.  Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture. The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

Your Role

As a Payroll Officer, you’ll be part of a supportive team responsible for ensuring our people are paid correctly and on time. You’ll manage access profiles, maintain accurate employee data in Preceda, and keep payroll information up to date on the Vintranet. You’ll also handle a range of payroll administration tasks, from ATO uploads to parental leave processing, PAYG reporting, and the coordination of Fringe Benefit and Meals Entertainment card processes. This role also contributes to workplace safety, compliance, and risk management across payroll operations. This position is FTE max term for 9-12 months with possibility of extension.

Your Responsibility

• Maintain secure and accurate access profiles for managers and self-service users.
• Use Preceda to update employee records, pay rates, organisational structures and system rules.
• Keep the Vintranet payroll pages current with forms, guides and updates.
• Upload TFN Declarations, process Paid Parental Leave, create journals, and manage PAYG reporting.
• Prepare Letters of Service and complete Separation Certificates as required.
• Support the administration of Fringe Benefit and Meal Entertainment cards.
• Ensure payroll information is accurate, compliant and always up to date.
• Work collaboratively with Finance colleagues to support effective remuneration and decision making.

You Will Need

• Experience in HR or payroll administration with strong attention to detail.
• An understanding of basic accounting and payroll terminology.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities in a busy environment.
• A collaborative mindset and alignment with our mission and values.
• (Desirable) Experience working in a membership based organisation.

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

We offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Flexible Work Options – Enjoy hybrid/flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance.
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – Enjoy up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.