Payroll Officer

The Opportunity:

Newcastle Anglican are looking for a seasoned Payroll Officer to join the team. You will be responsible for the provision of quality and consistent payroll/administrative activities and support to Newcastle Anglican, Employees and other related parties.

This is a Permanent Full Time vacancy.

Why work for us? 

Our people are the heart of what we do here at Newcastle Anglican. As a part of our team, you have access to the following great benefits: 

• Salary Package a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight. (cap limit of $15,900 each FBT year).
• Meal entertainment/venue hire benefit, package up to a cap limit of $2,650 each FBT year.

• Career and development opportunities
• Up to 40% off on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Flexible working options
• 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
• Give back to the community and the people we support. 
• Access to Fitness Passport (over 800+gyms)
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program

What are we looking for? 

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective and efficient systems, procedures, and processes to support the delivery of high quality and timely payroll support and customer service
• Accurately maintain personnel records
• Provide advice to staff in a timely manner on payroll information
• Provide accurate payroll reports
• Assist in the preparation and processing of the fortnightly pay run, including checking timesheets, within required time deadlines
• Prepare, process, and report on workers compensation claims, including reviewing and reconciling of reimbursement schedules
• Ensure a consistent standard of quality service that both meets, and anticipates, the needs of internal and external stakeholders

About you?

• High proficiency in payroll data entry, including experience working in a high transaction volume environment
• Demonstrated competence with payroll systems and processes relevant to payroll
• Demonstrated experience in providing proactive customer service
• Sound proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of confidentiality principles Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated time management skills and an ability to prioritise tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a range of different stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Demonstrated ability of attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to carry out duties in a timely and efficient manner with the capacity to be self-reliant and exercise initiative with minimum supervision
• Experience with multiple awards and enterprise agreements

 Who we are? 

 Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast. 

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans. 

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus. 

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications. 

For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or for enquiries and a copy of the Position Description email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au    

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