About Us

East Grampians Health Service is based in Ararat and Willaura (Regional Victoria) and takes its name from the magnificent mountain range that provides a backdrop to both townships.  We are committed to providing quality care and services that meet the needs of the community, whilst continuously striving for improvement and aiming to lead the way in provision of health related services:

The Finance Department provides technical support to all other departments within the organisation with respect to financial transactions. Major areas of focus are processing payments and raising invoices, as well as reconciling subsidiary ledgers. The department also provides data analytics and reporting for decision making to the Executive team and the Board of Management, plus a wide range of compliance reporting. Members from the Finance Department are encouraged to be involved with regional groups and support initiatives that relate to finance or the systems in use.

What We Offer

• Regional Lifestyle – explore our region
• A variety of employee benefits
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities

About The Role

This role requires you to prepare and process the fortnightly employee payroll for all EGHS staff.

This position is responsible for:

• Ensuring that all staff are remunerated in accordance with policies, procedures, legislative requirements and award conditions
• Providing high level payroll customer service support by responding to employee and management queries
• Timely and accurate processing of end-to-end fortnightly payroll including salary packaging, leave management, superannuation and WorkCover obligations.
• Completing payroll auditing and reporting as required
• Support the use of the electronic rostering system (RosterOn) and its transfer of information to the payroll system

About You

• Have previous experience as a Payroll Officer or finance background
• Self-reliant and motivated
• Able to work independently and innovatively
• Able to respond to a situation where a high level of professional autonomy exists
• Passionate about providing a high-quality payroll service
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Good computer literacy and experience using Excel spreadsheets

Appointment is subject to immunisation clearance and current and satisfactory Employment Checks (Police and Working With Children Checks and NDIS Worker Screening Check).

East Grampians Health Service is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information please contact Tony Hull, Payroll Manager on (03) 5477 2110.

Please ensure you address the selection criteria, attach an up to date resume including two business referees by close of business 25th July 2025.