AddressThe Company:
The Connect Group was founded to provide the farms that feed Australia with a reliable, affordable and sustainable labour solution from the Pacific Islands through the original Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme back in 2009.
We now provide seasonal crews for up to 9 months under the Seasonal Worker Program (SWP), or more permanent team members for between 1 and 5 years under the Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) both of which have now being combined into the Pacific Labour Mobility Scheme (PALM).
Our client base, status and credibility within the scheme over the last several years has continued to grow across Australia and the Pacific Islands to the point where we are now looking to appoint another Payroll / Admin Assistant.
The Opportunity:
A truly unique opportunity to work with a great team of people who are facilitating the supply and management of farm labour across Australia in this critical industry whilst simultaneously dramatically improving the lives of the wonderful Pacific Islanders and their communities and families.
The role:
- Based in Melbourne, Victoria
- Casual position – One day per week working from home with potential to increase hours.
- Must have the flexibility to work additional days/hours during peak periods, which includes but not limited to covering the annual leave of other administrative staff and potential for intensive short term periods of activity
- Dynamic and enjoyable working environment with a highly regarded company
- Dedicated office equipment, such as a laptop will be supplied
- A secure home internet connection must be established
- A significant performance and outcomes bonus may apply annually.
Key Outcomes
- Primarily to gain competency in our data entry, payroll and invoicing systems and provide support to our Administration Manager with these crucial systems
- Secondly, to be trained in and to take ownership of some administrative operations functions
- Assist in the preparation of scheduled reports and applications for
- Australian Taxation Office for TFN applications,
- Superannuation
- State Payroll Tax and Workers Compensation schemes throughout Australia
- Private Health Insurance
- Banking (& reconciliations)
- Ensure all data entry is cross checked for accuracy and delivered in a timely manner
- Support managers with daily/weekly requirements & other adhoc duties
- Assist with maintenance of large database including on-boarding of new clients & employees
- Support managers through a variety of administrative tasks relating to the organisation's communication with key stakeholders
- Support managers in the continuous improvement of administration systems by identifying and implementing solutions.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Proven administration experience
- Strong numerical and data entry skills
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
- High degree of attention to detail, with pride in accurate data input and resultant outcomes
- Adaptability and levels of flexibility
- Good command of written and verbal English
- Happy phone manner and proactive communication skills
- Ability to take ownership of allocated tasks and work autonomously
- Ability to develop and maintain rapport with clients
- High level of time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
- Ability and passion to utilise own knowledge and experience to add value to a growing company through continuous improvement initiatives
- Current Victorian drivers licence and own transport
Desirable
- Experience in human resources, specifically payroll systems (particularly Workforceone) will be highly regarded
- Experience in quality improvement of administration systems will be highly regarded
- Experience working in a fast-paced labour hire environment (company) will be highly regarded
- Qualifications in Business Administration
