Payroll & Finance Officer
Job No:
FLS58
Location:
Illawarra
Exciting Career Opportunity – Join a Purpose-Driven Team!
- Salary: $72,000 – $77,000 per year (based on skills and experience)
- Location: Unanderra, NSW
- Hours: Full-time, 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
The Flagstaff Group is seeking a dedicated Payroll & Finance Officer to join our head office in Illawarra. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and teamwork. If you’re passionate about contributing to a purpose-driven organization that values inclusion and growth, this role could be your next career move.
Why Join Us?
At Flagstaff, this is more than just a payroll position—it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact.
- Competitive Salary: $72,000–$77,000 p.a. (based on skills and experience)
- Maximise your take-home pay with generous not-for-profit salary packaging options upto $15,600 per annum.
- Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression
- Inclusive, supportive, and values-driven environment
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Annual paid Picnic Day, staff discounts, gym memberships, physiotherapy, boxing classes, and more
- We help renew your NDIS Worker Clearance, WWC Check, Police Check, and First Aid certification
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone with:
- Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll processing (Employment Hero, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, or similar preferred)
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, superannuation, and leave entitlements
- Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and strong numerical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with digital payroll systems
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Finance, HR, and other divisions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee data responsibly
- Strong communication and customer service skills with a focus on internal support
Your Role
As our Payroll & Finance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of our payroll and finance operations. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Payroll Management: Process fortnightly payroll accurately for up to 440 staff and employees with disabilities, and ensuring compliance with legislation across two major Awards
- Employee Records: Maintain up-to-date employee data, leave balances, and superannuation records
- Reporting: Generate payroll and finance reports for management and compliance purposes
- Employee Support: Respond to payroll queries in a timely and professional manner
- Compliance: Ensure all payroll activities align with legislation, awards, and company policies
- Finance Support: Assist with accounts receivable, customer debt recovery, reconciliations, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
- System Improvements: Contribute to the enhancement of payroll systems and internal controls
Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking for a role where your skills make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now and take the next step in your career with The Flagstaff Group.
To apply, submit your resume and cover letter. In your letter, let us know why this Payroll & Finance Officer role is perfect for you.
At The Flagstaff Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all.
