Payroll Officer

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Salary sacrifice

Excellent team environment

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation in Alice Springs is seeking a Payroll Officer to process weekly payroll, monthly and annual obligations, and related tasks with accuracy and confidentiality.

Under the Team Leader – Payroll, you will ensure compliance with the Enterprise Agreement, PAYG, superannuation, STP, and NES, while delivering efficient payroll services to staff and managers.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing using a computerised payroll system.
• Knowledge of PAYG withholding, superannuation, STP and NES.
• Ability to interpret enterprise agreement provisions.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately and timely.
• Manage leave, salary packaging, and board sitting fees.
• Support STP and superannuation compliance.
• Provide confidential payroll service to employees and managers.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

STP knowledge

Attention to detail

Tools

Payroll software

PAYG withholding

Job description

Finance - Alice Springs

Be part of a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Full-time Contract

37.5 hours per week

$94,282 - $109,941 per annum

Total Effective Package

$116,446 - $134,300

About the role

Working under the direction of the Team Leader – Payroll, the Payroll Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Congress’s weekly payroll and associated monthly and annual obligations, in line with relevant legislation, the Congress Enterprise Agreement and internal policies. The position processes pay changes, leave, salary packaging and Board sitting fees, supports Single Touch Payroll and superannuation compliance, and provides a responsive, confidential payroll service to Congress employees and managers.

Congress offers a range of incentives including six weeks annual leave, salary sacrifice and an excellent team environment.

You will need:

• Personal values in line with Congress values.
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll processing using a computerised payroll system.
• Working Knowledge of payroll obligations, including PAYG withholding, superannuation, Single Touch Payroll and the National Employment Standards, and the ability to interpret and apply enterprise agreement provisions.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritise responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the unique needs of the Aboriginal community, aligning with the values and mission of CAAC.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations if required.

For more information on the position please contact our Team Leader Payroll, Tanya Hopkins on 08 8958 3654 or [e-mail]

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

*Total effective package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.