AddressABOUT US
As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game so that everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.
The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Payroll Officer is responsible for the processing of end-to-end payroll functions for multiple AFL Clubs and associated entities on a weekly, fortnightly and monthly basis, including general payroll administrative tasks as required.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF
End-to-End Payroll Processing
- Work with various clubs and AFL entities to process payroll for various employment types, including casuals and permanent staff on a weekly, fortnightly, and monthly basis
- Maintaining employee records in payroll database
- Processing of manual and online timesheets through the payroll system
- Processing and calculating termination payments including ETP and redundancies
Month End Reporting and Processing
- Producing month end reports for AFL Clubs and entities as required, including superannuation, leave liabilities and general ledger reporting
- Balancing and posting general ledgers into finance system
End of Year Processing
- Finalising EOY via STP for multiple AFL entities and Clubs
- Reconciliation of payrolls
- Reconciliation of payroll tax
Processing Payroll Tax and Superannuation
- Calculation of payroll tax on a monthly basis and preparing end of year reconciliation
- Processing and maintaining superannuation monthly via clearing house
- Processing monthly payments through finance system
OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER
Core Competencies:
- Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent time management
- Customer focused
- Effective communication
- Ability to work as a team and independently
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
Mandatory
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in end-to-end payroll
- Experience with Sage Micropay
- Superannuation legislation knowledge
- Payroll tax legislation knowledge
Desirable
- Proficiency in Excel
- Working with large volume payrolls
- Experience using finance platform
OUR CULTURE
THE PERKS
- Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
- My Development – lean into the AFL’s My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
- Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
- My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
- AFL Silver Memberships – permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!
Applications Close: 29 March 2024
