Payroll & Finance Officer

Welcome to Lutheran Care! We are an energetic, forward thinking, not-for-profit organisation, providing support to people who need it most. Our current programs include emergency relief, financial counselling, family support and education, community support, foster care, housing and homelessness services and disability services.

From South Australia to the Northern Territory, we provide a diverse range of vital community services, including homelessness services, foster care, emergency relief, financial counselling, family support, and NDIS disability services. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, we will walk side by side with you, regardless of cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, belief systems or circumstances. Our diverse range of programs isn't just a list of services; we're leading the charge to break down barriers and foster genuine inclusion and participation in our communities.

Our eyes are firmly on the future with our plan to harness new technologies and expand our service offerings and footprint in innovative ways.

About the Role
We're looking for a Payroll & Finance Officer to join our Finance Team.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused professional to support the delivery of accurate and efficient payroll and finance services across Lutheran Care. As our Payroll & Finance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring reliable payroll operations while also providing finance support across Allied Health, Retail, and NDIS/PBS programs.

Working closely with the Finance Team and the Executive Manager Commercial Services, you will contribute to strong financial governance, data integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll activities including pay runs, superannuation, taxation, leave processing and terminations.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and set up new employees within ELMO.
• Respond to payroll enquiries from staff and managers in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations, month-end journals and statutory payroll payments.
• Support compliance with SCHADS, HPSS and Retail Award payroll requirements.
• Provide operational finance support across Allied Health and NDIS/PBS programs, including accounts payable and receivable processing.
• Assist with PBS invoicing, debtor management and financial reconciliations as required.
• Maintain data integrity across systems including Business Central, ELMO, Cliniko and VisiCase.
• Perform financial data checks, resolve discrepancies and support process improvements.
• Generate reports and provide finance-related support to internal stakeholders.

What's in It for You?

We believe great work deserves great rewards. When you join Lutheran Care, you'll enjoy:

• You're Amazing Day – a day off just for you!
• Paid parental leave
• Access to free, confidential counselling sessions
• A kind and supportive workplace culture
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Salary packaging benefits available to increase your take-home pay

What You'll Need to Succeed

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 3-4 years' experience in a similar payroll or finance role.
• Qualifications in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience.
• Experience processing payroll and completing reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable:

• Experience within the not-for-profit or community services sector.
• Knowledge of SCHADS, HPSS and Retail Awards.
• Experience using Business Central, ELMO, PRODA, Cliniko or VisiCase.
• Understanding of NDIS funding and billing processes.

Ready to Apply?

We'd love to hear from you! Show us your experience and enthusiasm for the role by submitting your application below.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the position, please contact MJ Ballevar on 0439 930 ***

Applications must include:

• A cover letter
• A current resume

For more details and to apply, visit: https://www.lutherancare.org.au/vacancies/ 

Lutheran Care is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and those from culturally diverse communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply to join us in our vision of changing lives and building communities.

Please note, Lutheran Care retains the right to close this advert earlier upon identifying a suitable candidate.