Senior 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 Senior Payroll Officer, you’ll be a key player within our Finance directorate, supporting the delivery of accurate, compliant and timely payroll services across the organisation. You’ll bring your expertise to both day-to-day operations and exciting system transformation projects, while mentoring others and driving continuous improvement. This is more than just payroll, it’s an opportunity to influence processes, support strategic initiatives and partner with stakeholders across the business.

Your Responsibility

• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, every time
• Oversee superannuation payments and support month-end and year-end processes
• Maintain and reconcile payroll data, including journals and general ledger entries
• Monitor and audit payroll transactions, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Generate reports and respond to payroll and workplace relations queries
• Maintain compliance with fringe benefits and meal entertainment requirements
• Support organisational structure updates, including creating and maintaining positions
• Mentor and support Payroll Officers, building capability within the team
• Play a key role in the implementation of a new payroll system
• Collaborate across Finance, People & Culture, and leadership teams to support informed decision making
• Contribute to a safe, compliant and high performing work environment

You Will Need

You’re a payroll professional who combines technical expertise with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset. You’re confident working with complex data, enjoy improving systems and processes, and know how to communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels.

You’ll bring:

• 5+ years payroll experience, including strong hands-on experience
• Tech and system savvy - you should mention system experience in your application
• Solid understanding of Awards, EBAs, and payroll compliance requirements
• Strong accounting knowledge, including reconciliations and journal processing
• Experience auditing payroll data and maintaining data integrity
• Knowledge of fringe benefits and associated processes
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills
• A high level of discretion when handling confidential information
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and partner effectively
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

Bonus points if you’ve worked in a membership-based or purpose-led 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 – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 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.