Payroll Officer – Supporting Australia’s Not-for-Profit Sector

• Full-time Melbourne role supporting purpose-led organisations
• Hybrid flexibility within a collaborative team
• Work across a varied client portfolio

The Company
Our client, The Breakthrough Office is a purpose-led organisation providing specialist outsourced finance, governance, HR and payroll partner for Not-for-Profit organisations, helping them reduce administrative burden so they can focus on their purpose and community impact.

The Role
Join a growing Melbourne-based team delivering accurate and timely payroll services to a portfolio of clients. Working across multiple payroll cycles and requirements, you'll combine strong attention to detail with a proactive client-focused approach, ensuring payroll processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Process payroll across for - purpose clients, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery across varying pay frequencies.
• Apply relevant payroll legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements to support compliance.
• Manage employee payroll changes, including leave, superannuation, allowances, and termination payments.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and assist with periodic reporting and year-end requirements.
• Respond to payroll enquiries and build strong client relationships through high-quality service.
• Monitor payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and escalate issues where required.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

About You
You are a detail-oriented payroll professional who takes pride in delivering accurate, reliable outcomes. You enjoy working with complex information, meeting deadlines, and providing professional support to clients and stakeholders.

This role will suit someone who values collaboration, enjoys variety, and is looking to further develop their payroll career in a purpose-driven environment.

Required Skills and Proficiencies

• Cert IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, or equivalent payroll/administration experience.
• Sound understanding of payroll processes and willingness to develop knowledge of payroll legislation and award interpretation.
• Experience within the not-for-profit sector and SCHADS Award knowledge will be highly regarded.
• Experience using payroll or accounting software such as KeyPay, Xero Payroll, or similar.
• Strong attention to detail and an organised, methodical approach.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional client-focused manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively while taking initiative when required.

The Rewards and Culture
At The Breakthrough Office, you're more than an employee, you're part of a team that celebrates success, supports personal growth, and shares a passion for giving back. With ongoing training, volunteer leave, regular team events, and a strong family-oriented culture, you'll have the opportunity to thrive both professionally and personally.

They additionally offer hybrid working arrangements and flexibility ensuring work life balance.

How to Apply
Apply now by submitting your current CV (in Word format) via our online application process.

To be eligible to apply, you must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.

Talent Nation encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sexes, and genders. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact us so we can provide the support you need.