HR Officer

Date: 12 Jul 2026

Location: Sale, VIC, 3850

Company: Gippsland Health Alliance

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. We are located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

HR Officer – Data Entry & Payroll Support

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. CGH is located in the City of Sale, 215 km east of Melbourne, providing easy access to the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, Ninety Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

CGH delivers acute, sub-acute, aged care and community health services across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield). As a leading teaching hospital affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health, CGH also provides valuable clinical placement opportunities for students.

About the Team

The People & Culture team provides HR and payroll support across the organisation, ensuring employees are accurately onboarded, maintained and supported throughout their employment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, maintaining accurate records, supporting payroll processes and providing administrative assistance in a busy team environment.

This position is available on a fixed-term, part-time basis (0.8 EFT with flexible days and hours) until the end of 2026, providing backfill for team members undertaking higher duties.

About the Role

As the HR Officer – Data Entry & Payroll Support, you will play an important role in maintaining the accuracy of employee records and supporting payroll administration. You will be responsible for ensuring employee information is entered and maintained accurately, assisting with payroll processing activities and providing administrative support across the People & Culture function.

This is a detail-oriented role suited to someone who enjoys working with systems, data accuracy and process administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately enter, maintain and update employee records within HR and payroll systems.
• Support payroll processing activities, including employee deductions, terminations and payroll administration tasks.
• Prepare and maintain HR documentation and employee files, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Assist with reporting, audits and reconciliation of employee information.
• Provide administrative support across the People & Culture team as required.
• Support continuous improvement of HR administration and payroll processes.
• Provide backup support to other team members during periods of leave or increased workload.

About You

You are highly organised, enjoy working with data and systems, and take pride in producing accurate work. You have strong attention to detail, excellent time management skills and enjoy working collaboratively in a supportive team environment.

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in payroll administration, data entry, HR administration or a similar administrative role.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when entering and maintaining data.
• Strong computer skills and confidence working across multiple systems.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing tasks.

Desirable

• Qualifications in Human Resources, Business Administration, Payroll or a related discipline.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems such as SAP, SuccessFactors or Kronos.
• Experience working within a healthcare or large organisation.

Benefits

• Salary packaging.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Social Club.
• Flexible part-time working arrangement.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

To obtain a copy of the Position Description or for further information, please contact the HR team at hradmin@cghs.com.au.

All appointments are subject to the successful applicant providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.

At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be identified.