About 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 focussed 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.
About the Role
This position is part of our People & Culture Team. It involves accurately completing the processing of our payroll each fortnight. Excellent communication is essential to this position.
Key Responsibilities
* You will be primarily responsible for ensuring that salaries, wages and other staffing costs (including Visiting Medical Officers and Board Members) are authorised and paid accurately, efficiently and in a timely and secure manner.
* The Payroll Officer provides support to payroll team members, People & Culture team members, Managers, and employees in relation to payroll matters.
* This position is negotiable up to full time and flexibility is on offer.
What We Offer
* Full Time or Part Time hours available.
* Competitive salary | Paid Overtime | Time in lieu.
* Excellent benefits package, including Salary Packaging (up to $11,660 p.a.), Novated Car Leasing, and Employee Assistance Program.
* Flexible working arrangements available.
* Support with relocation; short term accommodation may be available.
* Great work location close to Melbourne and fantastic beaches.
* Variety of work with an interesting case mix and state-of-the-art equipment.
* Opportunities for career advancement within our expanding network.
* Friendly and supportive team.
* Ongoing education and training, upskilling and professional development.
Qualifications & Experience
* Demonstrated experience administering a payroll of a medium size multi-discipline organisation.
* Strong and efficient administrator with a positive demeanour to deliver outstanding customer service.
* Strong computer literacy including payroll software and Microsoft (Word and Excel) experience.
* Excellent attention to detail including numerical problem-solving skills.
* Reliability and ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines.
* Commitment to work cohesively in a team environment.
* Ability to maintain strict information privacy (confidentiality).
Mandatory Requirements
* Dynamic, self-motivated and flexible individual able to respond and adapt to change, display empathy, prioritise and problem solve effectively with a positive "can‐do" attitude and eagerness to learn.
* Experience using SAP, Kronos, and an understanding of Health Sector Enterprise Agreements would be advantageous but is not essential.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* A Police Check valid within 12 months of issue date.
* Entitlement to work within Australia.
* Seasonal influenza vaccination of healthcare workers in accordance with Secretary, Department of Health Directions.
EEO Statement
Bayside Health embraces and welcomes applications from people from all walks of life, and we are committed to making it easy for you to come and work with us. We encourage you to apply regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexuality, family status, or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply to join us. We are here for you if you need support throughout our recruitment process.
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