• Make a difference to young people by joining an innovative and well recognised national not-for-profit
• Full-time or part-time parental leave cover (12 months) in a hybrid environment based in Melbourne CBD
• Generous salary packaging options

What is headspace National

headspace is the leading youth mental health organisation in Australia. Recognised nationally, headspace helps thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 154 communities across Australia. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

About the role

Operating within the headspace National Finance Department, the Payroll Officer will work broadly across the organisation, collaborating with various divisions to provide effective payroll support.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this role will process the end-to-end weekly payroll, complete payroll reconciliations and reporting, administrate the payroll system, maintain the database, calculate and check leave reports and leave provisions, perform audits, and respond to employee enquiries in a professional end timely manner.

Who we're looking for

headspace is seeking someone with

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar end-to-end role within payroll, performing the end-to-end function as a stand-alone individual
• Experience in using Technology One (Desirable)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• A sound understanding of termination calculations including all leave types, superannuation and eligible termination payments
• Proven ability to interpret employee conditions such as awards and/or enterprise agreements as well as a sound understanding of current legislation such as superannuation and long service leave
• A professional matter for employee relations
• Demonstrates strong confidentiality skills, particularly in handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining privacy

What's on offer

• Full-time, or 0.8 FTE part-time parental leave cover (12 months)
• A workplace where people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work
• Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) - For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/.
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the Melbourne CBD office
• Professional development opportunities
• First-rate CBD location with great on-site facilities
• A focus on wellbeing
• A commitment to diversity

How to Apply

• Click on 'Apply Now' to view the position description, and to complete your application.
• Your application must include a resume and cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for the role considering the Key Responsibilities found in the position description
• For more information contact Ben Dhanwani, Payroll Manager [email protected] using the subject line: Payroll Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To be eligible for this position you must

• Have the right to live and work in Australia
• Have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or equivalent, and/or pass all of the WWCC(s) required for this role (please note that for some roles, headspace requires WWCCs for other State/Territories in addition to your Home State)
• Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.