Payroll Officer

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026. 

• Fixed Term Full Time - Parental Leave Cover, 30 April 2027
• Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 2 
• Located at The Alfred - moving to Moorabbin estimated April 2026
• Great Staff Benefits

About us

The Payroll Services Department provides payroll services and related support to all employees across Alfred Health Care Group.

About the role

Reporting to the Operational Team Leader. You will be hands-on to ensure; efficient, timely and accurate payments to all employees, in accordance with statutory and legislative requirements. This will also cover the operational aspects of salary disbursement, overpayment recovery, leave management and reporting. You will effectively liaise with stakeholders across all levels as well as external providers.

About you

Essential

• Demonstrated experience administering a payroll of a medium size organisation
• A strong and efficient administrator with a positive demeanour to deliver outstanding customer service
• Strong computer literacy
• Knowledge and understanding of Awards, EBA’s and relevant Legislation
• Excellent attention to detail including numerical problem-solving
• Ability to take responsibility for planning routine matters with minimal supervision
• Extremely reliable and able to prioritise and meet strict deadlines
• Commitment to work cohesively in a team environment
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Desirable

• Health industry experience
• SAP, SuccessFactors or UKG (Kronos) experience
• Certificate IV or above in administration, finance, or similar

Staff Benefits 

A new carpark waiting list has been implemented at The Alfred. 

• Salary Packaging
• Staff Car parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital)
• Childcare Services (Alfred Hospital)

All enquiries to Stacey Shrimpton, Payroll Operations Team Lead on [email protected]

Applications Close: 11pm AEDT, Thursday 26th March 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au