Senior Payroll Officer
Reference Number: 12598
Salary Range: $70,000.42 - $74,767.38 per annum
Location: 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns
Closing: Friday 24th September 2018
Applications: Must be submitted online, applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Primary objectives of the position:

• To assist in ensuring the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the Payroll Team with a key focus on accuracy, professionalism and customer service.
• Maintain expert knowledge of relevant awards and employment contracts, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements, superannuation and salary sacrifice arrangements and Elected Representatives Remuneration Policy and provide assistance to ensure that each of these are effectively maintained.

To be successful in this role you will require:

• Demonstrated experience relevant to the position.
• Sound knowledge of, and experience in processing payroll for a large and complex organisation.
• Sound knowledge of and experience in interpreting awards, enterprise bargaining and other industrial agreements.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Tax Office regulations in relation to payroll tax, PAYG and superannuation legislation.
• Experience in a senior role within a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships across peer and internal customer groups.

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria you must go to our website: https://cairnsqld.mercury.com.au

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, the successful candidate will be required to undertake the following pre-employment assessments;

• a pre-employment medical, which will include a medical assessment and drug and alcohol test.
• a national police/criminal history check.

We offer the following benefits:

• 9 Day Fortnight
• 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