Payroll Accountant / Analyst

Reference Number: 13163
Salary Range: $84,243.60 - $97,812.88 per annum
Location: 119 - 145 Spence Street, Cairns Qld
Close Date:  Sunday, 8 March 2020 

Move to a better position now and enjoy the lifestyle and benefits that come with it!  Develop your career with Cairns Regional Council, an innovative employer that listens, respects and values your contribution.  We are proud of our community and the key role you can play in making the Cairns region a great place to live, work and learn.  With our purpose to “serve the community”, we are committed to providing a sustainable liveable city that enhances our unique lifestyle and enriches our community and region.  Our commitment to high quality services means that we need talented, committed people – we need you! 

We are now seeking a suitably qualified and experienced professional with a high degree of specialist accountancy and analytical skills to join our team now. Working as part of the Payroll team, this pivotal role will ensure that the appropriate quality and internal controls are in place across all payroll functions. Additionally, the role will also support the Payroll Coordinator in ensuring the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the Payroll Team with a key focus on accuracy, professionalism and customer service.

To be successful in this role you will require:

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Certified Practising Accountant status (CPA Australia) or Chartered Accountant (ICA Australia) or progress toward certification.
• Well-developed analytical, research and evaluation skills with demonstrated experience in implementing business improvement initiatives and change management processes to achieve organisational benefits.
• Experience of leading change within teams and across processes to focus on improved service outcomes and the development of staff skills and capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide professional, authoritative and practical advice about payroll, superannuation, taxation and human resources administration to stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and application of industrial awards (including EBAs), as well as relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including ability to establish positive working relationships, negotiate with influence and manage stakeholder expectations across a large, complex organisation.
• High-level written and oral communication skills including liaising, consulting and stakeholder engagement with a broad range of clients.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships across management, peer and internal customer groups.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and sustain others through change.
• Highly developed communication, negotiation and collaboration skills. 

In return we offer the following benefits: 

• 19 day month
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
• On-going opportunities for learning and professional development 

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria please download a copy of the information kit.

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment: 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

• Pre‑employment medical, which will include a functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol test.
• National police / criminal history check.
• Practical Assessment
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
• Computer Skills Assessment
• Qualification / Licence Verification
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Directorship Check

Employment Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-

• Permanent resident of Australia
• Australian Citizen
• New Zealand Citizen
• Entitlement to work visa