Payroll Officer

About the PGA of Australian, Golf Australia and Australian Golf Services:

In December 2021, Golf Australia (GA) and the Professional Golfers Association of Australia (PGA), together with the WPGA Tour of Australasia (WPGA) launched the Australian Golf Strategy, the first-ever industry-wide strategic plan for the game.

With a clear line of sight to the national strategy and its growth aspirations, we’re all committed to its ideals, headlined by a purpose of encouraging more Australians to play more Golf.

The PGA is the peak professional golf body in Australia, responsible for providing career opportunities and growing the industry for more than 2,800 current PGA Professionals, driving world-class golf education and operating Australasia’s premier men’s and women’s professional tours - the PGA Tour of Australasia and the WPGA Tour of Australasia.

Golf Australia is the governing body for golf in Australia. The membership of GA starts with State Associations and cascades down to golf regions, associations, golf clubs and the members of golf clubs across the country. More than 1,400 golf clubs and 425,000 club members are affiliated to GA through their membership and access to the GA Handicap system. In addition to supporting golf clubs and facilities, GA has a sharp focus on participation, encouraging growth, increasing diversity, and presenting golf as a sport for all.

Given the collaboration and sharing of services already being undertaken, a corporate entity titled Australian Golf Services (AGS) has been formed to appropriately manage and govern these functions. The AGS is an entity jointly owned by GA and PGA of Australia to bring together specialised areas of both businesses to support and grow golf in Australia.

About the Role:

Located at the Australian Golf Centre, the Payroll Officer will work closely with the Financial Controller, Head of People and Culture and the finance team and will be primarily responsible for the timely and accurate processing and recoding of payroll for multiple entities including all compliance reporting.

The Payroll Officer is employed by the AGS and supports the payroll for all three entities (GA, PGA, AGS) which has a cumulative employee base of ~180 employees.

This role is currently full time however the option to work part time (0.8 FTE) is available to suitable candidates.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Provide timely, accurate payroll advice and support to employees and managers with enquiries.

• Timely and accurate processing of two (2) fortnightly payroll runs and one (1) monthly payroll run, including STP & PAYG duties and managing leave requirements (approx.

180 staff)

Facilitating payroll processing including:

• Application of relevant award

• All payroll reconciliations internal and external

• Process leaves calculations, long service and parental leave

• Staying abreast of relevant legislation changes including Payroll Tax and Superannuation

• Maintain register of all contractors, management of compliance/super requirements where relevant

• Set up new hires and the calculation and processing of termination payments, leave entitlements and other deductions

• Process Superannuation, PAYG and Workcover payments

• Identify opportunities to improve the payroll processes and support any payroll improvement projects

• Ad hoc support to the finance team as and when required

Key Requirements:

• 3-5 Years of Experience in Payroll or similar role

• Degree in Finance or Accounting would be beneficial (Highly advantageous)

• Strong knowledge of relevant industrial awards and employee legislation

• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy

• Experience with Employment Hero payroll preferred

• Excellent time management skills

• Excellent communication and computer skills, particularly Microsoft products particularly Excel

• Strong ability to communicate well with others and maintain confidentiality.

• Well organised, self-motivated individual

What we are looking for:

You will be a team player, possess a positive attitude and be known for your outstanding organisational skills as well as abilities to multi-task.

We support Equal Opportunity practices and welcome applications from all individuals passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences.

What you will get in return:

A fantastic opportunity to work in a global sport.

Values that ensure a supportive culture that is flexible and inclusive for all individuals to thrive.

The role is available for immediate start.

To be considered for this opportunity you must have:

• Valid Australian working rights

• Working with Children's Check

Please submit your resume and a cover letter via Seek addressing the key criteria outlined above:

Enquiries can be sent to Danielle Knowles (Chief Financial Officer) via email: ***************@golf.org.au