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About Us
Here at Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA), our people and animals are at the heart of everything we do.
At RWWA, our purpose is to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Western Australian racing industry. We control thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing as well as operating TABtouch, WA's own racing and betting enterprise.
Joining RWWA means you will become an essential member of a hard-working team dedicated to supporting each other. With a broad range of experience, we are building a culture that celebrates achievement, diversity, and experience.
Job Description
The Opportunity
In this newly created role you will manage the end to end payroll function for the organisation, along with having responsibility for all taxation and compliance obligations for employees, contractors and consultants, currently 600 people.
In this leadership role your responsibilities will include:
Management of the payroll team with a focus on operational efficiency and development of optimised work instructions and processing.
Ensuring fortnightly payroll is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with local, state and federal regulations
Ensure enterprise agreements and awards are implemented accurately.
Manage the review and continuous improvement of payroll and timesheet systems.
Manage the salary budgeting process for the annual budget cycle.
Manage the compliance and contracting requirements for the engagement of contractors.
Manage the payroll components of the annual OAG audit process and other internal audits.
Being the subject matter expert for superannuation, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax, salary packaging and other employment related compliance.
Maintain data integrity in the payroll system.
Regular review of the application of entitlements, penalties, allowances and overtime.
Regular and ad hoc reporting as required for the Board and leadership team.
Qualifications
About You
Advanced knowledge of superannuation, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax and other employment related compliance requirements is essential.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Business Administration, or similar discipline highly regarded
Demonstrated experience managing a payroll function ensuring payroll is processed on-time, accurately, and in compliance with legislation and government regulations.
Willingness to be hands on with payroll processing when required.
Demonstrated experience in interpreting EBAs, modern awards and other state and industry legislation.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of best practice payroll processing.
Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal rules and laws
Resilience and an ability to prioritise and manage a high volume payroll
Proven communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to liaise effective with people at all levels within the organisation, and key external stakeholders
Proficiency working with payroll and accounting software
Additional Information
The Reward
Work at an organisation that is vibrant, fun and diverse, stimulating, rewarding and inclusive
Flexible working arrangements available
Leave loading paid on your annual leave
Paid parental leave
Barista coffee machine available for coffee lovers
Variety of employee discounts/offers
Salary packaging options
Employee Assistance Program – for both the employee and immediate family
Extensive wellness programs (including discounted health insurance, onsite yoga, free mindfulness apps and much more)
How to Apply
Along with your CV, please include a one-page cover letter telling us why you’re a perfect fit for the role and RWWA.
We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
