Payroll Officer
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Description
Join a people-focused payroll team where accuracy makes a real impact. As Payroll Officer, you'll ensure NIDA’s casual workforce is paid accurately and on time, managing end-to-end payroll processing, resolving enquiries, maintaining payroll records, and providing broader payroll support when required.
About Us
The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia’s premier training ground for future leaders and practitioners in the dramatic arts. Located at Kensington in Sydney, it is a Centre of excellence in education and training. NIDA is unique in the world for its practice-based and industry-relevant training in the range that it offers which includes Acting, Design, Costume, Properties and Objects, Technical Theatre and Stage Management, Scenic Construction, Writing for Performance, Directing and Cultural Leadership.
About the Role
The Payroll Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of NIDA’s weekly casual payroll, including timesheet validation, payroll processing, record keeping and payroll enquiries. Working closely with employees and managers, the role ensures payroll compliance, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and provides broader payroll support during peak periods and as required.
About You
You will bring proven payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of Australian payroll requirements. Organised and collaborative, you can manage payroll deadlines, resolve queries, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to payroll process improvements. Experience with payroll and workforce management systems will be highly regarded.
Please download the full position description here for more information about this role.