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Our mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families. Our programs bring them fun, joy and laughter when they need it most, because happiness matters. When you join Starlight, you’ll:
This part time Payroll Officer position will be responsible for enhancing our systems, controls, and processes through strategic projects to ensure that Starlight meets all payroll compliance requirements. Important for the role:
As well as the real joy of seeing the positive difference your work makes in the lives of others, our unique benefits support you at any life stage:.
Our mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families. Our programs bring them fun, joy and laughter when they need it most, because happiness matters. When you join Starlight, you’ll:
- Change lives for the better, positively impacting the lives of seriously ill children, young people, and their families.
- Have inspiring and positive work. We work to our strengths, we care about each other, and we work collaboratively.
- You’ll be included in an exceptional team. We’ve been recognised as a Great Place to Work, we’re one of AFR’s Most Innovative Companies and we’re also the most trusted children’s charity in Australia.
This part time Payroll Officer position will be responsible for enhancing our systems, controls, and processes through strategic projects to ensure that Starlight meets all payroll compliance requirements. Important for the role:
- Focus on strategic Payroll projects and compliance.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and drive change.
- Effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner with the People & Culture team to implement payroll initiatives
- Enhance payroll reporting capabilities across the organisation.
- Manage FBT (Fringe Benefits Tax) reporting requirements.
- Assist with the annual year-end audit.
- Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements.
- Regularly review, update and document payroll processes.
- Assist with processing monthly and fortnightly pay when required.
- Payroll experience ideally with exposure to projects in a similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, and superannuation.
- Previous experience with fringe benefit and STP2 reporting.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain strict confidence.
- Analytical skills with a continuous improvement focus.
As well as the real joy of seeing the positive difference your work makes in the lives of others, our unique benefits support you at any life stage:.
- Best Self leave days, additional carer’s leave. And a commitment to our flexible working philosophy
- Leave to support reproductive health.
- Leave options for pet owners (because pets are family too!).
- Public Holiday swap options & potential to work from anywhere in the world for 20 days a year.
- A commitment to supporting your mental health and wellbeing.
- Development and growth opportunities in a workplace underpinned by positive psychology.
- Our goal is to be the most inclusive workplace in Australia. We welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with diverse abilities and those who are mature aged or just starting out in their careers.
We are committed to positive employment experiences in an environment where everyone is included, respected, safe and treated fairly, so you can be your best and true self every day.
If we can make accommodations to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please include this in your application.
Starlight's vision for reconciliation is to embed values of awareness, acknowledgement, and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and their culture within our organisation.
Successful applicants will undertake a Working With Children Check and a National Police Check.
