Payroll Coordinator
Job No:
SCS10131456
Location:
Darwin
$100k - $105k + super + salary packaging
About Somerville Community Services
Somerville is a for-purpose, community-based organisation that has supported Territorians for over 60 years. We specialise in high-quality disability services that empower people to live the life they choose. As a registered NDIS provider, we deliver individualised support across the Northern Territory, with a focus on respectful, person-centred relationships that promote choice, dignity, and independence.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Coordinator to deliver accurate, timely and compliant payroll services across a large, multi-site workforce operating in a 24/7 environment.
You’ll play a critical role in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, while supporting leaders with payroll processes and maintaining compliance with legislative requirements and the Somerville Enterprise Agreement.
In this role you’ll:
- Coordinate the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely delivery across a large, multi-site workforce
- Process payroll, including wages, allowances, leave, salary packaging and termination payments in line with legislative and EA requirements
- Manage statutory obligations (PAYG, superannuation, child support), ensuring everything is compliant and submitted on time
- Manage employee lifecycle changes in payroll systems, including onboarding, variations and offboarding, ensuring data accuracy and compliance
- Work with leaders to ensure timesheets and leave are accurate, providing guidance where needed
- Act as the key point of contact for payroll queries, resolving issues and providing practical support
- Contribute to reporting, audits and continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes
What you’ll bring
You’re an experienced payroll professional who thrives on accuracy, takes ownership of your work, and can confidently manage payroll in a complex, fast-paced environment.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll across a multi-site or shift-based workforce
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance requirements, and statutory obligations
- High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
- Experience maintaining payroll data integrity and resolving discrepancies
- Strong systems capability, including payroll systems and Excel for reporting and reconciliation
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to support and guide leaders and staff
- Sound judgement, with the ability to identify issues, manage risk and escalate where required
- Current (or ability to obtain) Ochre Card, Criminal History Check, NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid and CPR, NT Driver License and influenza vaccination
Knowledge of the SCHADS Award, along with experience working with salary packaging in a not-for-profit environment, will be highly regarded.
Please refer to the full position description for a complete list of essential and desirable criteria.
Why work with us
At Somerville, you’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation, where your work plays an important role in supporting our workforce and the services we deliver. You’ll also enjoy:
- Not-for-profit salary packaging (potential to increase your take-home pay by up to approx. $6,400 per year).
- Five weeks annual leave
- Paid parental leave
- Regular professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
- A genuine focus on wellbeing, inclusion, and work-life balance
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
How to apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the requirements of the role.
If you have any questions or require adjustments to participate in the application process, please contact us at recruitment@somerville.org.au or call 08 8920 4100.
Somerville is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as received, so early applications are encouraged.
