Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer, Finance  

National role based at either our Sydney or Fremantle Campus  

Full time, Continuing Opportunity   

• Join a national university committed to excellence in education, scholarship and research.
• Supportive Staff and work environment
• HEW Level 5 $82,366 to $90,579 pa (Base) Sydney and $75,182 to $83,594 pa (Base) Fremantle + 13.75% superannuation

 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY  

 The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.  

ABOUT THE OFFICE  

The Finance Office plays an integral role in the success of the University ensuring responsible stewardship through financial performance and strategic procurement, with a view to financial sustainability and growth.  

The Finance Office implements an operating model that enables a greater level of engagement across the University supporting the identification and prioritisation of initiatives that deliver operational efficiencies and provide reporting solutions that inform decision-making.  

ABOUT THE ROLE  

Working in a detail oriented and deadline-based environment, this role will be responsible for administering and processing payroll to enable accurate and timely payment of staff. The role will work closely with other members of the payroll team to achieve operational goals, including maintenance of personnel and payroll records.    

Key Responsibilities  

• Processing end-to-end payroll processes, including Single Touch Payroll reporting, salary packaging, separation payments, leave management and superannuation on the University’s payroll system.
• Collect, calculate and enter data to maintain up to date payroll information and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Verify the calculation of pay, entitlements, or disbursements prepared by others prior to processing.
• Providing exceptional customer service to staff and the community by providing high quality and timely service, responding to staff salary and entitlement requests.
• Interpret and apply a variety of awards and comply with and maintain up-to-date knowledge of organisational policies, procedures and legislative/regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Participate in projects, which enhance the payroll function.

About You  

Qualifications & Experience  

• Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience, or completion of an advanced diploma qualification and at least 1 years subsequent relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated payroll experience, preferably in tertiary or higher education sectors.

Knowledge, skills & abilities  

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to consistently produce work of a high standard
• A strong commitment to excellence in customer service and a hands-on approach to service provision
• Demonstrated experience using PeopleSoft or Oracle payroll system and MS Office, with intermediate skills in Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to problem solve, multi-task and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Superior customer service skills and a commitment to continuous improvement and implementing efficiencies.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team as well as the ability to exercise independence and judgement where required

BENEFITS  

• Generous training and development opportunities
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth

CONTACT US  

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria to enable us to assess your suitability for the role.  

Applications close: 24 March 2024  

HOW TO APPLY  

For further information on how to apply, please visit: www.notredame.edu.au/about/employment/how-to-apply  

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Tripti Shukla, Talent Acquisition Partner - *************@nd.edu.au   

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.  

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.