Payroll Officer

About the business

A leading not-for-profit provider of Residential and Home Care Services, Bankstown City Aged Care is committed to providing consumers and employees with a supportive, friendly, and healthy environment. We don't just provide care for the sake of it, we are passionate about what we do - every single day. 

About the role

As the Payroll Officer, you are responsible for the maintenance of full and accurate payroll records and payroll processing on a fortnightly basis. Ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual requirements is essential to the role. Your core responsibilities include the preparation and processing of payroll, ensuring all relevant information is maintained accordingly to internal processes and completed in a timely manner. Acting in accordance with BCAC Code of Conduct, policies, procedures and relevant legislation and professional standards.

Skills you’ll need to succeed 

• Formal qualifications in payroll, accounting or finance.
• At least 3 years working as a Payroll Officer, or similar role.
• Knowledge of, and experience in applying, industrial legislation in the workplace.
• High level computer literacy, including experience using payroll, financial or accounting software packages, including Microsoft Excel.  Micropay and/or Emplive experience highly regarded.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet payroll deadlines.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build a rapport with people from diverse backgrounds and age groups.
• Ability to prioritise time and organise work schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Awareness of WH&S legislation and manual handling procedures.
• An awareness of, and sensitivity to, the needs of older people.
• Personal commitment to own professional learning and development.
• Experience working within Aged Care – highly desirable.
• Knowledge and/or awareness of relevant legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines relating to Aged Care.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement 

BCAC is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees.  We welcome people with different skills, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

Recruitment Process

If you require any support during your application process with BCAC, please reach out confidentiality to the PCL team at any stage during the process

If you are deemed as a recommended candidate following your interview, we will be inviting you to complete various background checks as part of our recruitment process before a final decision is made on the outcome of your application.

Our background checks may include, but are not limited to ID checks, Vaccination History Checks, Criminal Record Checks, Reference Checks, Qualification Checks, Work Rights Verification, and Pre-employment medical. 

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

What you will get in return

• Offer competitive rates of pay.  
• Non-for-profit salary packaging for Permanent employees – Up to $15900.00
• Employee Referral Program.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Monthly events
• Enjoy an additional Christmas Public Holiday every year.
• A vibrant workplace culture with a strong sense of community and inclusion.

At Bankstown City Aged Care, we value our people and know our employees are vital to the success of our business. We believe the only way to deliver quality consumer outcomes is to have a focused, supported and vibrant workforce.

What to know more?

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to ***@bcac.com.au