The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is looking for a detail-driven and people focused Payroll Coordinator to join our team on a fixed term contract to cover parental leave. Working closely with the Finance and People and Culture teams, this role plays a vital part in supporting our musicians and staff by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of the ASO's fortnightly payroll.
Strong communication skills, a warm, professional approach and a commitment to accuracy, will help build relationships across the organisation with musicians and administration colleagues.
Key responsibilities include:
- Timely and accurate end-to-end processing of ASO's payroll fortnightly for over 100 employees, including compliance with relevant Awards and Agreements.
- Ensuring all statutory requirements are met for the payment and reporting of PAYG tax, superannuation, and Return to Work, including single touch payroll reporting to the ATO.
- Providing employees with relevant payroll information and forms.
- Maintaining personnel files, payroll data and audit records.
- Assisting with general employee enquiries, including forms, notices, information, leave entitlements, and policy or procedure clarification.
- Providing administrative support to the People and Culture Manager.
We're looking for someone with experience in end-to-end payroll processing, confidence using payroll systems (MicrOpay experience is valued), and strong accuracy across data entry and record keeping. Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication and the ability to manage time and priorities efficiently will enable you to excel in this role.
POSITION INFORMATION:
This position is being offered on a on a part-time (0.6FTE), fixed term contract from May 2026 to February 2027, to cover parental leave. The full-time equivalent salary range is $75,000-$82,000 per annum. Based on an 0.6FTE appointment, the pro-rated salary is $45,000-$49,200 per year. Copies of the position description are available upon request via
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a current Cover Letter and CV in one document, outlining your suitability, to the attention of Rachel Grant, People and Culture Manager. Please note that applications submitted without a Cover Letter will not be considered. Applications or queries can be submitted via email to Rachel at
Applications will close at 5pm on Sunday 15 March 2026.
Interviews will commence as applications are received.
The ASO invites applications from all qualified candidates with current working rights in Australia.