Senior Officer Payroll & Reporting

Senior Officer Payroll and Reporting

About ACECQA

We want children in Australia to have the best start in life.

We provide national leadership on the implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and collaborate with the Australian and state and territory governments to:

• Improve outcomes for children and families in early education and care.
• ACECQA's values are based on putting children at the centre of everything we do.
• Join an expert team working across governments at the national level.

We strive for innovation and continuous improvement and are committed to keeping the sector and the community informed with the latest developments in early childhood education and care.

The Role

The Senior Officer Payroll and Reporting administers the ACECQA Human Resource Information System (HRIS-ichris), payroll and related HR data and reporting. The Senior Officer Payroll and Reporting is the first point of contact for advice and queries relating to pay and conditions.

This role is full time and ongoing at ACECQA Band 5 ($94,314 to $118,405).

About You

To be successful in this role you will need:

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in payroll processing, reporting and workforce data analytics, including an applied understanding of industrial relations, taxation, workers compensation, superannuation and other relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret Enterprise Agreements, policies and procedures and offer accurate advice to internal and external stakeholders, including employees.
• High-level analytical skills including strong attention to detail and accuracy, combined with a well-developed abstract thinking and numerical ability.
• Advanced user of business and human resources tools and technologies, including ichris or Chris 21 HRIS or another human resource system as well as Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise multiple competing tasks, remain focussed on outcomes, demonstrate initiative, and work autonomously with limited guidance.
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills for liaising with staff, creditors, vendors and other external bodies.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of public sector payroll and accounting practices.
• Experience administering an ichris or Chris21 HRIS.

ACECQA is committed to removing barriers and opening up opportunities. As an employer we seek to ensure people with differing needs and abilities have the same opportunities to successfully gain skills, knowledge and experience through work, social activities, education and training irrespective of their age, disability, colour, race, gender, religion, sexuality, family responsibilities, or location. In particular, we are committed to improving opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

You must have the right to work and live in Australia to apply for this role.

The successful candidate will be required to consent to a national police check.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 5 May 2024 at 11:59 pm.

Important Note: Please ensure you follow the recruitment process outlined below, otherwise you may not be considered for the role.

To apply, please register with the ACECQA Recruitment Candidate Portal, navigate to Senior Officer Payroll and Reporting vacancy and click Apply for Job. The application process will require you to:

• Attach a CV of no more than 5 pages which demonstrates your ability to meet the criteria contained in the position description.
• Attach a written response to the targeted questions below of no more than 2 pages.
• Provide the details of at least two referees that cover the last 3 years ofemployment.

Target Questions:

1. Describe your knowledge in payroll processing using the ichris platform such as award interpretation and payroll related reconciliations. How do you manage staff and/or stakeholder enquiries? What other payroll systems have you used?
2. The successful candidate will need a strong attention to detail to be successful; how do you ensure accuracy in your work?

All complete applications will be acknowledged.

More Information:

If you have any questions about the role specifically, please contact Daniel Shean on 02 8240 4***.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please email the HR team at .

Notice to agencies

ACECQA will not accept applications from any source other than directly from a candidate for this vacancy. Recruitment agencies must have received instructions from ACECQA in relation to a specific vacancy in order to submit applications on behalf of candidates.

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