Payroll Manager – Part Time

Job Description

About the Australian Medical Association (AMA) The AMA is the nation's leading professional body representing registered medical practitioners and medical students in Australia. Advocating for the wellbeing of patients and the integrity of the healthcare system, the AMA plays a crucial role in shaping health sector policies, ensuring high standards of practice and advancing public health initiatives. With a focus on ethical and for-purpose leadership, the AMA engages with its members, government, industry bodies and the community to influence healthcare reforms and promote evidence-based solutions.The AMA prides themselves on having a collaborative, professional and supportive culture, which has built their strong reputation in the market. They have 55 staff total and a flat structure that allows for close collaboration between teams and an ability for staff to be involved in a broad breadth of initiatives.They offer a range of employee benefits including one to two days per week working from home (after initial onboarding period), free car parking (valued at approx. $4k per year) at their office in Barton, 14 weeks parental leave, free flu shot and a great social club that hosts regular social events.The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key role within a well-respected organisation that makes a real impact on Australia’s healthcare system. As the Payroll Manager, you will take ownership of payroll operations across multiple entities, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency.You’ll work closely with finance, HR, and leadership teams, contributing to strategic decision-making while refining payroll processes. This role offers a competitive salary, generous superannuation, salary packaging options, and benefits such as free parking, salary continuance insurance, and paid office shutdown over Christmas. With a collaborative and purpose-driven culture, this role is perfect for a payroll professional looking for stability, flexibility, a 0.6 FTE arrangement, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution.The Role Managing the end-to-end payroll function, you will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while overseeing compliance, reporting, and budgeting. Working closely with finance and HR teams, your key responsibilities will include: Overseeing and processing fortnightly and monthly payrolls, including payments for board directors, councils, and committee members Managing payroll reporting, reconciliations, and compliance with statutory obligations Developing and monitoring payroll budgets and forecasts Administering employee benefits, superannuation, and salary packaging Managing payroll system administration and continuous process improvements Coordinating corporate insurance policy renewals and maintaining records The Ideal Person You are a highly skilled payroll professional with a relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, or a related field and at least five years of experience in payroll processing, system administration, and payroll accounting. With strong proficiency in payroll software (Micropay and ConnX desirable) and intermediate Excel skills, you ensure accurate reporting, reconciliations, and budgeting.Your thorough understanding of payroll compliance, including PAYG, superannuation, and payroll tax, helps you stay abreast of legislative changes. Highly organised with excellent time management, you balance competing priorities while providing valuable insights into payroll costs and forecasting. A strong communicator and problem solver, you collaborate effectively across business teams. Proactive and adaptable, you seek continuous improvements to payroll processes while thriving in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.Salary / Rate $120k – $125k + 11.5% superannuation + salary packaging benefits Permanent, ongoing part time position (0.6 FTE). Flexible hours with working from home options available Free onsite parking (valued at approx. $4K per year) How to Apply To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.Please note applications will close on Tuesday 25th February at 5pm. Shortlisting will commence shortly after advertising has closed.Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Fowler on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20289 HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.#J-18808-Ljbffr