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Our mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community through delivering our charitable social purpose.\nProudly a HRD 5 Star Employer of Choice, we operate across Australia, with major base locations in NSW, and the NT. Our specially trained doctors, nurses and aircrew use helicopters, turbo prop aircraft, aeromedical jets and patient transport vehicles to provide critical support to over 8,500 patients each year.\nThe role\nWe currently have an opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join the organisation and become a key member of CareFlight’s Finance team.\nReporting to the Payroll Manager, your key objectives for the role will be to timely and accurately process payroll in accordance with relevant award, EBA and legislative requirements, as well as maintain employee records and payroll related documentation.\nResponsibilities will also include but not be limited to:\nProcess and reconcile manual timesheets, ensuring all employee attendance, leave, allowances, overtime, and shift variations are accurately recorded and entered into the payroll system.\nCalculate and process employee entitlements including leave, allowances, penalties, back pays, superannuation, and other payroll-related payments.\nCalculate, prepare and process termination payments accurately and within required timeframes.\nReview payroll data for accuracy and identify discrepancies for investigation and resolution.\nRespond to payroll enquiries from employees and key internal and external stakeholders in a professional, confidential, and timely manner.\nMaintain and update salary packaging records and other payroll-related information within payroll and HR systems.\nAssist with payroll reconciliations, payroll journals, and reporting requirements for Finance, Operations, Human Resources and external bodies as required.\nAssist with payroll audits by preparing payroll records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation as required.\nProcess ad hoc payroll transactions and activities as requested by the Payroll Manager.\nContribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.\nWork collaboratively with Human Resources, Finance, managers, employees, and external providers to ensure payroll processes operate effectively and efficiently.\nUndertake other duties and responsibilities as reasonably required.\nTo be successful in this role you will have the following:\nA minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a similar role.\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.\nPayroll system savvy. Exposure to varies system would be highly regarded.\nHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail.\nAbility to prioritise and plan workload.\nProficient with MS Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word.\nAble to work autonomously.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with people at all levels (internal and external\nThe following will be highly regarded:\nDemonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and payroll concepts.\nStrong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve payroll-related issues\nHow to apply\nIf you would like to be part of our team, you can apply using the link below. Please ensure you attach a current resume and covering letter that addresses the role’s essential criteria. Applications for this opportunity will close on Wednesday 19th August 2026.\nFor additional information, please contact \n CareFlight values diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.\nAll employees must comply with CareFlight’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing. 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