Payroll Specialist (Part-Time)

About the role

Bundanon, an art museum in the Shoalhaven region of NSW, is seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist for a part-time role of 0.6 FTE (about 3 days a week, 22.8 hours per week). The position reports to the Finance Manager and starts as soon as possible. It suits someone who enjoys working independently, solving payroll challenges and keeping payroll cycles accurate.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll operations with the external payroll provider, including compensation, leave accruals, benefits, tax withholding, superannuation, PAYG and worker compensation declarations.
• Keep up with and lead compliance with payroll legislation such as STP reporting, PAYG and payroll tax.
• Work with HR on award interpretation, payroll system rules and payroll policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with employees and managers on payroll information, approvals and discrepancies, and manage annualised salary calculations and reviews.
• Help systemise and automate payroll processes, and ensure the payroll system configuration complies with awards and legislation.
• Assist the Finance Manager with monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, reconcile payroll ledgers, general ledger cost centres and benefit provisions, monitor FTE and budget use, and handle FBT reporting.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification and related experience, independently managing payroll cycles and resolving issues.
• Demonstrated experience managing payroll processing accurately and in compliance with tax laws, superannuation and statutory reporting.
• Experience with payroll systems management and configuration, including Modern Awards and employment conditions.
• Experience with process improvement, including HRIS implementation.
• Desirable: experience with payroll and HR systems such as Employment Hero Payroll and Deputy rostering; knowledge of the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2020, Clerks—Private Sector Award and Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020.
• Working with Children Check, National Police Check and a current driver's licence.

To apply, submit a resume/CV and a cover letter with a statement against the selection criteria through the job platform where the role is advertised, by 9 November 2026.