Payroll Officer

Permanent Full-Time - 80 hours per fortnight

For further information about this role. Please contact Renee Waters, Director of People & Culture on 03 5461 2306 or via email RWaters@mdhs.vic.gov.au.

Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in healthcare? Join our dynamic People and Culture team as Payroll Officer and help to shape positive workplace experiences across our health service!

Your responsibilities include:

• Provide accurate and timely preparation and processing of the fortnightly payroll in all aspects of payroll administration.
• Maintain and update records with a high level of attention to detail.
• Manage security screening compliance including National Police Certificates, WWC, NDIS checks.
• Provide ongoing training to leaders in the management of rostering and other HR systems, including Kronos (Dimensions).
• Ensure data and system information is maintained and accurate at all times.
• Manage a broad range of confidential and sensitive enquiries including emails, telephone and in-person requests and ensure appropriate and timely follow up action is taken.
• Assist with the review and implementation of updated systems, policies and processes.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated high level of attention to detail and use of initiative.
• Capability to work within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated customer service ethic & exceptional communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and motivated approach with a pleasant and caring attitude to all customers of our services.
• Demonstrated computer literacy across a range of software packages including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & database applications with Advanced Excel skills.
• Exposure to HRIS and rostering systems as well as previous experience in a HR/finance environment within a healthcare setting would be advantageous.

This is your chance to be part of something meaningful – where your work directly supports the incredible healthcare professionals who make a difference in people's lives every day.

If you're passionate about accuracy, love working with people, and want to contribute to a healthcare system that truly cares about its workforce, we'd love to hear from you!

Why join us?

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace, where staff feel valued and encouraged to grow. You’ll be joining a cheerful, hardworking team who truly put people first.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those returning to the workforce.

If you have good availability, strong communication skills and a flexible approach, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Applicants must include the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter — please ensure your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

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The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play - beautiful areas to explore, only 50 minutes from Ballarat & Bendigo, and two hours from Melbourne.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk-assessed role.