BENEFITS

• Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements including a hybrid work arrangement.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

We’re looking for a Senior Payroll Officer with relevant experience who wants to join our team on a maximum-term basis, working 38 hours per week based in Fitzroy.

THE ROLE

• Manages end to end payroll processing for 1400+ employees
• Ensures all payroll processing is accurate by adhering to strict payroll procedures and processing with less than (<) 1% error rate
• Processes all payroll data in a reliable, timely and efficient manner and ensures compliance with relevant award determinations and/or Enterprise Agreements
• Administers the Payroll System (including self-service) to ensure system integrity, by undertaking regular system maintenance and maintain currency of system related manuals, procedures, and guidelines
• Provide accurate information to staff and management and respond to queries and complaints relating to all payroll matters

Salary will be in the range of $87,886.87 - $94,565.36 per annum, based on skills and experience plus superannuation.

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Relevant qualifications in Payroll and/or Finance principles
• 3-5 years of demonstrated knowledge and experience in all aspects of payroll processing
• Experience using Chris21 system is essential
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of related legislation relating to awards, enterprise agreements, PAYG, FBT and payroll tax
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and liaise across all levels both internally, externally and with people from diverse backgrounds

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Sanjeev Arora at [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Payroll Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs, for a confidential discussion.

Please review the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria here.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.