Senior Payroll Officer

• Exciting opportunity to develop your career in payroll in a 2IC role
• Work from Bella Vista office and home 50:50 opportunity and monthly RDOs
• Comprehensive employee benefits package including salary packaging

Who Are We?

Ability Options provides employment and disability services to people who need assistance to achieve their aspirations and inclusion the community. We operate services to support people with disabilities and those whose lives are changed as a result of accidents, unemployment and disadvantage.

We are committed to a workplace culture that recognises diversity, equity and human rights. We respect and value the contribution of people from all cultures, backgrounds and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people and people with disability.

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced payroll professional to join our friendly and dynamic Payroll team.

Location: Bella Vista + hybrid work arrangement

Employment: 4-6 months, Temporary Full-time

Salary: $90,000 - $95,000 per annum + Super + Salary Packaging ($15,900)

As the 2IC, you will be responsible for administering, monitoring and processing the fortnightly pay run for our 1200+ staff. Ideally, you will be experienced in using Micropay, have an understanding of the SCHADS award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage timely and accurate processing of designated fortnightly payroll
• Calculate and process adjustments and ad-hoc payments
• Produce and balance the general ledger
• Pay employees consistent with appropriate Award or agreement
• Prepare and balance PAYG tax, superannuation, workers compensation and other authorised payroll deductions
• Maintain both computerised and paper-based filing systems
• Be point of contact for all payroll enquiries

Essential criteria

• Working experience in using Micropay
• Working knowledge of contemporary payroll systems at volume (500 plus front-line employees)
• Clear demonstration of customer service values
• Experience in all aspects of an end-to-end payroll function
• Understanding of relevant legislation relating to the ATO, and employee payments and entitlements
• Previous exposure to salary packaging and fringe benefits
• Ability to work effectively with multiple Awards
• Willingness to obtain satisfactory background checks including Police Check

Why Work for Ability Options?

Joining Ability Options means joining a rapidly expanding not-for-profit organisation with opportunities for ongoing development and career progression.

• Not-for-profit salary packaging providing tax benefits on living expenses, increasing your take home pay 
• Career progression and development
• Diverse working culture
• Access to Fitness passport gym membership and other employee discounts
• EAP Counselling services to support you and your immediate family members
• Rewards and recognition programs including employee referral program
• A rewarding career where you contribute to make a difference in the community and in people’s lives

For a confidential discussion about the position, please email Melissa Sammut on melissa.sammut@abilityoptions.org.au

Applications will be screened as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position. 

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.

Ability Options prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages and gender as well as people who identify as First Nation People, and people with a disability.

Ability Options is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. All successful applicants are subject to probity and pre-employment checks.