Payroll Officer

Location: Broadmeadows
Role Type: Part-time, fixed-term (0.8 FTE, 12 months)
Remuneration: $81,144.33 - $87,294.84 (super inclusive) (pro-rata)
About us:
Bendigo Kangan Institute is one of Victoria's largest TAFE providers. We offer state-of-the-art training centres providing a wide range of courses in a variety of fields. We foster a culture that is customer-centric, works together and focuses on achieving our best in a healthy and supportive environment. If you are passionate about putting the customer first, thrive on being part of an inclusive and united team, please read the detailed position description document to understand our values and focus.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects and represents the vibrant and diverse communities where we work, teach and study. We welcome First Nations people, people of all genders, ages, cultures, religions, disabilities, sexual orientations, family structures and those with caring responsibilities. Our culture celebrates diversity and prioritises wellbeing and belonging, ensuring our people can thrive.
About The Role:
The Payroll Officer is responsible for the delivery of timely and accurate payroll across Bendigo Kangan Institute (BKI) including reporting of payroll and its related regulatory requirements. Critical to the success of this role is the knowledge and ability to correctly interpret relevant awards, agreements and contracts, and the knowledge to accurately process of variations to pays, salaries and associated employee conditions and benefits, as well as providing consulting support to managers and staff regarding employee conditions and entitlements.
We are excited about you because you have:

• Relevant Degree in a financial field and experience; or lesser formal qualifications with extensive experience with expertise in payroll functions.
• Payroll systems experience with CHRIS21, Empower or similar system.
• A minimum of three years' experience working in a similar role
• Ability to demonstrate experience executing the following tasks:

• Processing fortnightly payroll in accordance with BKI policies, legislative requirements and award agreements where applicable.
• Ensuring all required payments are actioned timely and accurately. This includes (and not limited to) Superannuation Clearing house, Payroll Tax submissions, Novated Vehicle Leases and any other employee related matters, including annual leave accruals and utilisation.
• Providing excellent level of service to employees, ensuring employee enquiries are addressed timely and accurately.
• Managing Payroll inbox and responding to queries promptly.
• Effective judgement and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a wider team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience liaising and building strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills to ensure processes and procedures are followed in line with compliance

We can offer you:

• Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
• Free onsite parking for most campuses
• Professional development programs
• Fitness Passport Program with exclusive access for you and your family to 230+ locations Australia wide
• Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Meaningful work that drives positive social impact
• The opportunity to build a career in a world leading vocational education and training sector, with diverse and emerging career opportunities across Australia.

Things we will require from you:

• Relevant compliance documents including Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), current police check, certified right to work documentation
• Certified vocational qualifications and certified transcripts (as listed in resume and relevant to the position)

Application support:

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If this sounds like the role for you, please click 'Apply for this job/Apply now'. We would love to hear from you.
Position description below for your reference outlining key responsibilities of the role.
For further information regarding this outstanding opportunity, please contact Billy Hurricks, Talent Acquisition Advisor bhurricks@kangan.edu.au
Only applications from candidates with valid working rights will be considered. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working with Children check clearance.
Bendigo Kangan Institute acknowledges that their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of Dja Dja Wurrung, Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nations, Yorta Yorta Nations and the Gunaikurnai people. The Institute respects their Elders past present and emerging and cultural heritage, and we recognize their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 31st March
NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this advertised position at any stage.