Payroll and Finance Administrator

About Us

Our mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families. Our programs bring them fun, joy and laughter when they need it most… because happiness matters. When you join Starlight, you'll: Change lives for the better, positively impacting the lives of seriously ill children, young people, and their families.

Have inspiring and positive work. We work to our strengths; we care about each other, and we work collaboratively. Be included in an exceptional team. We’ve been recognised as a Great Place to Work, we’re one of AFR’s Most Innovative Companies and we’re also the most trusted children’s charity in Australia.

About the Role

Join a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly supports making a positive impact. Why you'll love this role: Own the end-to-end payroll function for a national workforce of 350+ employees Broaden your experience across payroll, financial accounting and stakeholder management Enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative not-for-profit organisation with salary packaging opportunities We are seeking an experienced Payroll & Finance Administrator to manage the accurate and timely processing of payroll while supporting the broader finance function.

Key responsibilities include

End-to-end processing of fortnightly and monthly payroll Invoice processing and preparation and posting of employee leave liabilities Maintaining payroll records and employee data Managing payroll compliance, including STP, PAYG, superannuation and salary packaging Processing terminations, leave payouts and payroll adjustments Managing relationships with external providers, including salary packaging, superannuation, Services Australia and workers compensation insurers Preparing payroll journals, reconciliations and leave liability provisions Providing general finance support as required About You You are a detail-oriented payroll professional with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.

You will bring: 3–5 years' experience in Australian payroll and financial accounting Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation and compliance requirements Experience managing end-to-end payroll processing Excellent reconciliation, analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities Desirable: Experience in a not-for-profit organisation with knowledge of salary packaging Experience with Workday Payroll and Finance Benefits As well as the real joy of seeing the positive difference your work makes in the lives of others, our unique benefits support you at any life stage.

Best Self leave days and additional carer’s leave. Leave to support reproductive health. Leave options for pet owners (because pets are family too!) Public Holiday swap & potential to work from anywhere in the world for 20 days a year. A commitment to supporting your mental health and wellbeing. Development and growth opportunities in a workplace underpinned by positive psychology.

Feeling excited? We are too, click apply now! We seek candidates from diverse backgrounds who will bring rich experience and perspective to the team, which we know will enhance our creativity and collective intelligence. Our aim is for Starlight to reflect the broader community, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with diverse abilities and those who are mature aged or just starting out in their careers.

We are committed to positive employment experiences in an environment where everyone is included, respected, safe and treated fairly, so you can be your best and true self every day. If we can make accommodations to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please include this in your application. For more information on Starlight’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, please visit our website.

Here you will also find Starlight's vision for Reconciliation and our current Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Successful applicants will undertake a Working with Children Check and a National Police Check as they join the team and throughout their Starlight career.