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<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About IRT</b></H2> </div><div><p>Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.</p> <p><br> We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.</p> <p><br> IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About the Role</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>Senior Payroll Officer</strong><br><strong>Full-Time | Work from Home | 9-Day Fortnight</strong><br><strong>Wollongong Office visits as required</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Are you a career payroll professional who lives and breathes compliance, accuracy and getting it right the first time?</p> <p> </p> <p>We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer with a strong background in workers compensation, superannuation and end-to-end payroll processing. This is a full-time role offering flexibility to work from home, with head office visits as required, and the benefit of a 9-day fortnight.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across the organisation. You will bring deep legislative knowledge and a strong compliance focus, supporting both operational payroll activities and continuous system improvements.</p> <p>This is a hands-on role suited to someone who sees payroll as their career — not just a stepping stone.</p> <p> </p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p> </p> <p>• End-to-end processing of fortnightly payroll<br>• Management and reconciliation of workers compensation payments<br>• Superannuation processing, compliance and fund reporting<br>• Preparation of payroll-related statutory payments and reporting<br>• Managing terminations, final pays and leave calculations<br>• Ensuring compliance with legislation, awards and industrial instruments<br>• Supporting payroll system improvements and process enhancements<br>• Providing expert payroll advice to employees and managers</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>To Be Successful You Will Have</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>• Minimum 10 years’ experience in payroll, including senior-level responsibilities<br>• Strong working knowledge of workers compensation and superannuation compliance<br>• Excellent understanding of payroll legislation and award interpretation<br>• Highly detail-oriented with strong reconciliation skills<br>• Confident working independently in a remote environment<br>• Professional, discreet and committed to data integrity</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Benefits for You</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging</li> <li>9-Day Fortnight</li> <li>Flexible working conditions</li> <li>Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!</li> <li>Professional and career development opportunities</li> <li>Multiple career pathways</li> <li>Discounted gym memberships</li> <li>Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>How to Apply</b></H2> </div><div><p>If this sounds like the right fit, click<b> “Apply Now”</b>, complete your details and submit. You can also apply via our <b>Careers page</b>.</p> <p> </p> <p>For questions, contact <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>Please note: we can’t accept applications or resumes by email—apply through <b>SEEK</b> or our <b>Careers page</b>.</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Successful applicants will complete pre-employment checks, including references, a functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.</em></p> </div></div></div>