Senior Payroll Officer

Posting Start Date

19/10/2026

Req ID

6558

Employment Status

Fixed Term Full Time

Job Location

Frankston

Fixed Term Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight until February 2028

Located at Golf Links Road, Frankston

Classification: Grade 4 Level 1 - Level 5 (HS4 - HS29)* plus super

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.

The Team & Role

The Senior Payroll Officer plays a key role in delivering accurate, compliant and timely payroll services while ensuring the integrity of employee master data. Supporting the Payroll Services Manager, this position provides specialist payroll expertise, manages complex payroll and employee data matters, mentors team members, and drives continuous improvement across payroll processes, systems and reporting. The role works closely with stakeholders across the organisation to provide expert advice, maintain compliance with awards and legislation, and deliver a high standard of payroll support and customer service.

Please click here to see the Position Description.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong and professional verbal and written communication skills
• A good understanding of Awards, Enterprise Agreements and Fair Work Act
• Developing ad hoc financial and operational reporting as required
• Intermediate to advanced excel skills
• The ability to think logically, critically, and constructively about complex problems, and propose solution to address the business needs.

Benefits

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

For role specific information, please contact Melissa Sims, [email protected].

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] or 03 9784 2700 (option 1).

The role ceases advertising on 29 October 2026: Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.We kindly ask that all applications be submitted through the advertised application link, as applications received via email are unable to be progressed.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025 – 2027 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.