Payroll Officer

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; 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 is seeking a Payroll Officer on a full-time basis to manage its weekly payroll and related monthly and annual obligations.

Under the Team Leader – Payroll, you will ensure accurate processing, oversee pay changes, salary packaging, superannuation and Board sitting fees, and support compliance with the Enterprise Agreement and internal policies.

This role offers a supportive team environment and opportunities to work across remote locations when required.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing using a computerised payroll system.
• Knowledge of PAYG withholding, superannuation, STP and NES.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of the Aboriginal community, aligning with CAAC.
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Handle monthly and annual payroll obligations.
• Manage pay changes, leave, salary packaging and Board sitting fees.
• Support compliance with the Enterprise Agreement and internal policies.
• Provide confidential payroll service to employees and managers.

Skills

Payroll processing

STP (Single Touch Payroll)

PAYG withholding

Superannuation

Enterprise agreement

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Travel to remote locations

Tools

Computerised payroll system

Job description

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

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.