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Working at Achieve is more than just a job.
Our team makes a real difference in people’s lives every day - and we make sure to support our staff too. We create a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves.
We welcome people from all backgrounds because we know that different experiences, languages, and cultures help us better support our clients and make Achieve stronger.
We’re committed to making sure everyone can take part - whether that’s through physical access or by making sure people feel included in how things are done and how decisions are made.
  
Achieve Australia is a for purpose community organisation that provides services to people with disability and an NDIS- registered provider.
About the role:
The Payroll Assistant is responsible for administering and processing all manual and automated payments to staff.
Role Responsibilities:   

• Prepare and Implement fortnightly payroll and administer salary and benefits against employee employment
• Ensure all documentation (timesheets, payroll change requests and other records) are received prior to close of payroll run
• Assist with payroll queries and answering email inquiries from employees and key stakeholders
• Setup new staff to the payroll system and maintain manual and computerised /digital records including leave and other payroll related records accurately
• Change payment conditions for staff
• Maintain and update salary packaging records
• Assist with calculating termination payments
• Assist with special projects upon request
• Other responsibilities and tasks as required within the team
• Comply with HR and Finance policies and procedures; comply with organisational guidelines in all statutory areas
• Ensure accurate interpretation of Awards
• Prepare payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders.

  
To be successful in this role, you will need:
  

• Attention to detail
• High degree of competence using Payroll software; experience with MicrOpay is preferred
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent time management skills and highly organised
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• High level of professional integrity and confidentiality
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical practices, confidentiality, integrity, and organizational values
• Proactive, autonomous and capable of self-starting tasks and the ability to adapt to a changing environment.

  
Great employee benefits

• Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take home pay before tax.
• Car leasing is another salary packaging option.
• Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.
• Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Support for a healthy lifestyle, access to fitness passport memberships and wellness programs.
• Regular training and support to succeed in your role, including paid induction for frontline staff.
• A strong record of promoting from within.

  
Achieve Australia takes safe hiring seriously.
We want to make sure the people we support are safe and well, and we expect all staff to help make that happen.
As part of applying for a job with us, you might need to go through some checks before you start. These could include things like:
  

• Reference checks
• National Police check
• NDIS Worker Check
• Working with Children check
• Verification of your right to work in Australia.

Please note that a criminal history does not automatically affect employment opportunities.
How to apply: To register your interest, please click ‘Apply Now’ and provide a resume. If you want to share a bit more about you, feel free to add a cover letter as well.
Accessibility and more information:
If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply, participate in the process and set you up for success, please reach out—we’re here to support you.
Reasonable adjustments are also available to support staff in their roles beyond recruitment.
If you’d like a copy of the role description, have questions about the role, or need help applying, please contact us at careers@achieveaustralia.org.au or call 02 9066 5550.
To learn more about Achieve Australia, visit our website: www.achieveaustralia.org.au
  
  

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