Company Description

Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.

Job Description

To ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees, maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, and providing exceptional customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries. Key accountabilities include:

Payroll Processing:

• Process payroll for all employees on a timely and accurate basis, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Aspect policies.
• Manage and maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in employment status.
• Calculate and process various payroll components such as salaries, other time, bonuses, PBI benefits, allowances & deductions.

Compliance:

• Assist with the preparation, balancing, and reconciliation of various payroll elements, including, but not limited to, PAYG tax, FBT, superannuation & portable long service leave
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant payroll legislation and regulations to ensure compliance.

Record Keeping and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate payroll data and records, leveraging established processes and tools.
• Build, maintain and continuously enhance payroll reports to enable effective leadership decision making

Customer Service:

• Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries regarding their remuneration & benefits
• Maintain clear concise user guides on the Aspect intranet to enable employee self-service

This is a full time, maximum term 6 month contract. The salary range is $75K to $82K per annum (inclusive of superannuation, pro rata to 6 months) - dependant on qualifications and experience.

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Qualifications

What you bring:

• Strong data literacy, analysis and report development skills
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience
• Experience performing payroll duties in a complex business environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to and writing for executive level audiences
• Experience in and aptitude for technology and information systems
• Knowledge of Aurion payroll system would be desirable
• Mindset for positive change and commitment and aptitude for process improvement
• Willingness to travel to regional and interstate sites from time to time
• Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Working with Children Check clearance (NSW)
• National Police Clearance

Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay.

We know that not all candidates are likely to check every box, and we value diverse experiences and perspectives. If you’re excited about this role and believe you could be a great fit, we encourage you to apply — even if your background doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, skill or experience listed. You might be just the person we’re looking for.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Professional Learning opportunities for career advancement
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Hybrid working arrangements, flexibility between the office and home/remote
• Modern workspace with end-of-trip facilities, on the doorstep of Chatswood train and metro station, dining and retail outlets
• Employee referral incentives
• Access to a wide range of discounts through Blue Light Card on everyday purchases
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

To apply: please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional. 

Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Enquiries should be directed to: the hiring team at [email protected], using the subject line: Payroll Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.

Learn more about us: autismspectrum.org.au.