Payroll Trainee

My Gateway; Campbelltown City Council; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused employment agency in Campbelltown is offering a role as a Payroll Trainee. You'll support accurate payroll processing, employee onboarding, and various administrative tasks. Ideal for someone with attention to detail and strong organisational skills, this position offers full training and a hybrid work model, ensuring a balance between office and home work. Join us to kickstart your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Attractive office with free parking

Salary packaging options

Monthly RDO

Paid birthday leave

Bonus Christmas leave

Health & wellbeing leave

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective communicator who works well with colleagues and external partners.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Proactive team player who is eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Payroll Officer and Finance Team.
• Assist with payroll processing and employee onboarding.
• Communicate with employees regarding timesheet submissions.
• Maintain the employee control sheet and related documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Organisation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Proactivity

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity to start your career in payroll and administration, gaining hands-on experience in a supportive and professional environment.

At My Gateway, we employ and mentor young people, placing them into long-term work and training across multiple industries.

The Role

As a Payroll Trainee, you’ll provide administrative and operational support to the Payroll Officer and the Finance Team, helping ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and employee support. You’ll gain practical experience across payroll, employee onboarding, timesheet checks, WHS processes, and general administration.

Responsibilities

Reception Duties

• Serve as the main point of contact for inbound calls
• Answer calls promptly within the specified ring time
• Respond to queries with accurate information
• Direct calls to the appropriate person

Payroll Support

• Contact employees regarding timesheet submissions
• Liaise with host employers for approvals
• Send pre-drafted emails and text messages to employees and hosts
• Review employee onboarding documents
• Prepare reports as instructed
• Maintain the employee control sheet

WHS Support

• Book inspections, meetings, and appointments, and communicate with WHS coordinator
• Ensure the inspection calendar is accurate and up to date
• Maintain inspection control sheet
• Collate inspection records and photos, and file/save appropriately
• Learn to calculate PIAWE

Timesheet & Payroll Assistance

• Learn and understand basics of Modern Awards and EBA
• Understand pay rates and work conditions
• Review timesheets to ensure data accuracy and compliance
• Learn basic payroll operations in Workforce One

Employee Maintenance Workflows

• Understand key control points within employee workflows
• Process new starters, rotations, terminations, and suspensions
• Implement yearly rate changes

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Are an effective communicator who works well with colleagues and external partners.
• Are organised and able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Are a proactive team player, eager to learn and take initiative.
• Are reliable, trustworthy, and committed to doing things right.

No prior payroll experience? No worries! Full training will be provided.

Why Join My Gateway?

• Join a professional, people-focused organisation making a real difference in the community.
• Hybrid working environment: 1 day from home, 4 in the office.
• Attractive Campbelltown office with free parking and natural light.
• Salary packaging options available.
• Monthly RDO, paid birthday leave, bonus Christmas leave, and health & wellbeing leave.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow and develop your career.

If you’re ready to start your career in payroll and administration with a team that values learning and professional growth, we would love to hear from you.

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