Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 48
Classification - Admin Grade 3 HS3 (Level 1 - Level 5)
Job Category - Payroll Officer
Req Id - 6670
About Us
Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:
- Nursing/Midwifery
- Aged Care
- Medical
- Community Services
- Corporate Services
- Support Services
About the role
People Services Coordinator
Part Time – 48 hours per fortnight (Until to 31.12.2026)
Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.
We are rolling out a new Human Resource Information System (People Plus) that will streamline the recruitment, contract, onboarding, professional development and payroll processes. In addition, Colac Area Health will be implementing a new Time and Attendance (T&A;) system called OPTIMA, and moving away from the existing T&A; system, KRONOS.
This role is responsible for coordinating the workflow between HR and payroll, ensuring seamless communication and efficient processing. The primary focus is to address customer requirements with a friendly and responsive approach.
The People Services Coordinator provides administrative support primarily to the payroll team, ensuring that new starters are setup accurately on the time and attendance and payroll system, that all variations and leave entitlements are processed accurately. They provide a key liaison role between the HR Officer and the Payroll Officer, ensuring continuity of service.
What’s required?
Essential:
- Experience with payroll systems and data processing – preferably Chris21, PayGobal
- Demonstrated attention to detail and an eye for design
- Demonstrated capacity to take direction and learn from opportunities and team members
- Clear verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills with an ability to be flexible and agile when needed
- Possess strong professional ethics, including the ability to exercise sound judgement and confidentiality in relation to sensitive matters
- Proven ability to review processes and systems and identify efficiency opportunities
- An understanding of EBA’s, Awards, taxation and superannuation.
Computer literacy with skills in Microsoft Office products
Desirable:
- Cert III or IV in relevant qualification and/or relevant experience working in a similar role; or willingness to undertake
- Experience with Human Resource Information Systems, preferably SAP Success Factor
Advantages working with us
Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;
- Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
- Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
- Active Social Club
- Extensive professional development and continuing education
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre
To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
To apply visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH
Contact person: Lucy Quarterman
Email: lucy.quarterman@cah.vic.gov.au
Phone: 0352325110
Application closing date:Wednesday 10th December 2025
Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.