Payroll Officer

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join the Finance Department within our organisation on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday - Friday and will be based in Devonport, Tasmania.

Respect Aged Care embraces the values of respect, care, teamwork, courage, integrity, innovation and excellence. We provide a supportive and respectful working environment and pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service and individualised care to our residents and their families.

Key Role Duties:

• End to end processing of company payroll.
• Maintenance of payroll systems.
• Updating and maintaining payroll records.
• Liaising with staff and management on payroll related queries.
• Maintaining leave, sick and overtime reports.
• Applying awards/agreements and contracts in relation to overtime and shift allowances.
• Payroll reporting to meet internal and statutory obligations.
• Payroll administration.
• Calculation and processing of termination payments.
• Other duties as required by the organisation from time to time in accordance with the skills and competencies of the employee.

The Payroll Officer is responsible for the accurate preparation, processing and payment of wages for staff in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation. The Payroll Officer is responsible for the administration of documentation systems and controls of staff employment details, entitlements and correspondence.

What you can bring to the role:

Essential:

• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Completion of minimum Yr 11 Certificate of Education.
• Excellent computer skills.

Desirable:

• Cert III in Business (Administration).
• 3 Years experience in the processing of payroll.
• Experience in office administration
• Experience working in the healthcare, and/or aged care industry.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• A healthy and positive workplace culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.