Are you ready to use your skills to contribute towards the operation of an effective and collaborative team within the AMWU’s National Finance Department? 

This is the role for you if you are pro-active and skilled in fiscal operational practices and administering payroll functionality within a national organisation. We are particularly looking for someone who has experience in payroll products, in particular, Employment Hero.

Our Organisation

The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) is a progressive trade Union dedicated to advancing the rights and wellbeing of manufacturing workers and our communities. We represent workers in the metals trades, printing, paper industry, vehicle industry, food and confectionery industry as well as technical trades and professions. 

We are driven by our values. We are democratic, inclusive, fair and respectful; we do what we say; and we work strategically, standing together as one to deliver outcomes for members.

With a rich history and commitment to social justice, we pride ourselves on bold member-led campaigns that effect real change and build workers’ power.

The AMWU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, women, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and LGBTIQ+ people.

About the Role

Working in a small team, you must be prepared to deliver and assist with all the operational tasks and functions associated with fiscal management of the Union whilst juggling general administrative tasks and working to support the broader financial operations of the AMWU.  

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining the Union’s financial systems
• Administering payroll functionalities
• Managing accounts and processing invoices
• Overseeing data entry of State Branches, as required
• Preparing reports and documents covering financial transactions for review
• Maintaining accurate records according to standard practices and audit requirements.
• Working as a team player within the finance department to deliver on the Union’s fiscal objectives and requirements
• Developing proposals to improve financial practices for Executive consideration, as required
• Supporting State finance departments with accounting and payroll applications and/or modules
• Communicating updates and compliance requirements
• Assisting in State audit procedures to obtain strict compliance with legislative requirements.

Selection Criteria 

Essential

• A commitment to the values of the Australian trade labour movement
• Maintain good internal working relationship with other staff members and provide support when needed
• Experience utilising finance and accounting software and/or modules, in particular Employment Hero
• Intermediate to advanced level Microsoft Excel
• Outstanding analytical and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise deadlines and proactively identify issues to be rectified
• Ability to process records accurately with a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate business acumen and “can-do” attitude
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team environment. 

Desirable

• A commitment to the values of the Australian trade labour movement
• Tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, economics (CPA/CA desirable, but not essential)
• Experience with SunSystems and payroll products, in particular Employment Hero
• Experience within a Union organisation, not-for-profit, or a commitment to the trade union movement
• Experience working within a small team. 

What We Offer

• Competitive salary at Level 1 or 2 of our salary structure ($77,332.18 - 89,783.97 p.a)
• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Develop fiscal management skills within a small collaborative team    
• Opportunity to work with passionate advocates for workers’ rights
• Generous working conditions including: 
  • Monthly RDO
  • Hybrid work from home / office model 
  • 12.5% superannuation
  • 17.5% annual leave loading (pro rata basis) 
  • Additional Christmas shutdown leave

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