Job Description

Payroll Officer | SCHADS Award | 30 Hours | Hybrid | NFP

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Payroll Officer | SCHADS Award Experience | 30 Hours | Hybrid | 12-Month Contract

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Do payroll with purpose.

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Are you an experienced Payroll Officer who knows your way around the SCHADS Award and takes pride in getting payroll right?

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Join Living My Way, a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation supporting people with disability to live independently, with choice and control.

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We're looking for a Payroll Officer to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract,working 30 hours per week. Reporting to the Executive Manager Finance ICT, you'll take ownership of end-to-end payroll while working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.

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Why Join Us?

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We know outstanding payroll professionals have options, so we offer more than just a salary.

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- Flexible Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
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- Not-for-profit salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
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- 30-hour working week – ideal if you're looking for greater flexibility
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- Flex Days, purchased leave and annual leave loading
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- Free on-site parking at our Menai Head Office
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- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
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- A supportive and collaborative Finance team
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- The opportunity to work for an organisation where your work has a genuine social impact
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A workplace committed to diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing

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About the role

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As Payroll Officer, you'll be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of fortnightly payroll for Living My Way.

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This is more than processing payroll, you'll use your payroll expertise to ensure employees are paid correctly, award conditions are applied appropriately and payroll enquiries are resolved efficiently.

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You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to broader Finance activities, including reconciliations and transactional processing during peak periods and leave coverage.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Process end-to-end fortnightly payroll accurately and on time.
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- Interpret and apply the SCHADS Award, National Employment Standards (NES) and relevant payroll legislation
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- Maintain accurate employee payroll records.
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- Process superannuation, PAYG and other statutory payroll obligations.
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- Respond to payroll enquiries and provide timely, professional support to employees and stakeholders.
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- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues
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- Assist with reconciliations and other Finance activities as required
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- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and contribute to continuous improvement.
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About You

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- You're an experienced Payroll Officer who is confident interpreting awards, highly detail-focused and comfortable taking ownership of end-to-end payroll.
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- Experience processing end-to-end Australian payroll
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- Experience interpreting and applying the SCHADS Award
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- Sound knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and the NES
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- Experience working with payroll systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills
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- Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical and analytical skills
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- The ability to investigate issues, solve problems and meet payroll deadlines
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- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
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- Permanent work rights in Australia.
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- A current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check, or the ability to obtain them.
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You'll stand out if you also have:

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- Experience in the disability, community services or not-for-profit sector.
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- Experience with reconciliations or broader Finance processes
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- A genuine interest in improving payroll processes and the employee experience
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About Living My Way

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Living My Way is a trusted, member-based not-for-profit organisation with more than 30 years' experience empowering people with disability to live independently with choice and control.

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Our people are at the heart of what we do. When you join Living My Way, you'll be part of a team that makes a meaningful difference to the lives of our members every day.

📌 Payroll Officer | SCHADS Award | 30 Hours | Hybrid | NFP (Dixons Creek)
🏢 Living My Way
📍 Dixons Creek