Be Stronger and Safer with State Swim – Join Our Team! At State Swim, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe and confident in the water. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment, this is your chance to dive into something meaningful. About Us Founded in 1976 by Australian National Swimming Coach David Urry, State Swim has built a reputation on a commitment to safety, excellence, and making swimming an empowering experience for all. Today, we’re one of Australia’s leading swim schools — and we’re still driven by the same principles: doing the right thing, putting people first, working together, and always looking for ways to make tomorrow even better than today. This is more than a role — it’s joining a team that collaborates, recognises success, and focuses on continuous improvement. Love numbers, people, and keeping a fast-moving organisation operating smoothly? We’re on the search for a highly capable Senior Payroll Officer who can consistently deliver precise, reliable payroll outcomes and help support our team through the next wave of growth. If you thrive on accuracy, operate confidently under pressure and get genuine satisfaction from delivering an exceptional payroll experience — this opportunity is for you. What You’ll Do Take the helm of our end-to-end payroll process for a multi-site, high-energy business Navigate awards, agreements, and contracts with confidence Be the champion of our payroll and rostering system, the go-to guide for payroll queries, ensuring answers are delivered with clarity and care Collaborate across HR, Finance, Marketing, and Ops to keep data sharp and communication flowing Keep records and reports shipshape — accurate, tidy, and ready when needed Provide peace of mind through timely, reliable reporting and reconciliations Spot opportunities to streamline, innovate, and help us raise the bar What You Bring 5 years of hands-on payroll experience (bonus points for high-volume environments) A solid grip on payroll legislation, Fair Work, super, leave, and tax Experience with payroll and rostering systems (major advantage) Sharp attention to detail and strong MS Office skills The ability to stay cool under pressure and make the right call when it counts The Value You Can Add Play a key role in shaping a positive employee experience while ensuring accuracy and supporting our next phase of transformation Join a high-performing team that thrives on collaboration, respect, and a shared drive to keep improving Bring your ideas to the table — we’ll back you to innovate, challenge the status quo, and grow alongside us Position yourself for career acceleration in a business that’s hungry for progress and an appetite for growth Apply today and be a part of setting the course for the next lap.
