Payroll & Rostering Specialist - 3 Sites, 24/7

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative; Mooroopna; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging option

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Fleet cars for daily tasks

Job summary

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative invites applications for a full-time Payroll Officer to join Corporate Services. You will deliver accurate payroll processing, validate timesheets, and respond to payroll inquiries while developing rosters for three 24/7 sites in collaboration with site managers.

In a multi-award environment, you will liaise with People and Culture to resolve issues and provide payroll coverage during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Payroll, Accounting, HR, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in payroll processing or payroll administration, with the ability to deliver accurate work within regular payroll deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant Awards and employment conditions, including hours of work, penalties, overtime, allowances, and leave, and to seek guidance on complex matters.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to reconcile timesheet, attendance, roster, and payroll information and resolve discrepancies.
• Experience using payroll or workforce management systems and sound Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and changing staffing requirements.
• Clear communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work constructively with employees, managers and colleagues and protect confidentiality.
• Ability and willingness to coordinate and maintain rosters for three 24/7 sites, including learning Rumbalara’s rostering systems and service requirements.
• Demonstrated understanding of, or willingness to develop an understanding of, Aboriginal culture and history and commitment to culturally respectful practice.
• Experience in workforce rostering, particularly in a 24/7 Health, Aged Care, Disability or Community Service environment.
• Experience working across multiple Awards or in an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation.
• Relevant qualification in payroll, accounting, business administration, human resources, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience is also valued.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and administer payroll tasks.
• Validate timesheets and respond to employee payroll enquiries.
• Develop and maintain rosters for three 24/7 sites and coordinate shift coverage.
• Ensure rosters and hours worked are accurately reflected in payroll.
• Liaise with People and Culture and service Managers to resolve payroll/roster issues.
• Provide payroll coverage during leave and busy periods.
• Undertake pre-employment screening as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

Awards interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Roster coordination

Time management

Education

Payroll qualification

Accounting

HR qualification

Related field qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative invites applications for a full-time Payroll Officer to join Corporate Services. You will deliver accurate payroll processing, validate timesheets, and respond to payroll inquiries while developing rosters for three 24/7 sites in collaboration with site managers.

In a multi-award environment, you will liaise with People and Culture to resolve issues and provide payroll coverage during peak periods.