Payroll Officer

• Dynamic Aeromedical Aviation Organisation
• Enjoy Generous Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging
• Competitive Remuneration + Work Life Balance
• Fixed Term Part Time Position 0.7FTE (Opportunity for full-time depending on business requirements)

CareFlight is an Australian “for purpose” aeromedical organisation voted consistently as one of Australia’s most trusted Brands. Our mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community through delivering our charitable social purpose.

Proudly 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.

The role

We currently have an opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join the organisation and become a key member of CareFlight’s Finance team.

Reporting 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.

Responsibilities will also include but not be limited to:

• Process and reconcile manual timesheets, ensuring all employee attendance, leave, allowances, overtime, and shift variations are accurately recorded and entered into the payroll system.
• Calculate and process employee entitlements including leave, allowances, penalties, back pays, superannuation, and other payroll-related payments.
• Calculate, prepare and process termination payments accurately and within required timeframes.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and identify discrepancies for investigation and resolution.
• Respond to payroll enquiries from employees and key internal and external stakeholders in a professional, confidential, and timely manner.
• Maintain and update salary packaging records and other payroll-related information within payroll and HR systems.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, payroll journals, and reporting requirements for Finance, Operations, Human Resources and external bodies as required.
• Assist with payroll audits by preparing payroll records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation as required.
• Process ad hoc payroll transactions and activities as requested by the Payroll Manager.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Work collaboratively with Human Resources, Finance, managers, employees, and external providers to ensure payroll processes operate effectively and efficiently.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as reasonably required.

To be successful in this role you will have the following:

• A minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Payroll system savvy. Exposure to varies system would be highly regarded.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and plan workload.
• Proficient with MS Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with people at all levels (internal and external

The following will be highly regarded:

• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and payroll concepts.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve payroll-related issues

How to apply   

If 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. 

For additional information, please contact recruitment@careflight.org

CareFlight values diversity in the workplace.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

All employees must comply with CareFlight’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing.  Criminal Record and Working with Children Checks also apply.

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