About UsOur mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families. Our programs bring them fun, joy and laughter when they need it most… because happiness matters. When you join Starlight, you'll:Change lives for the better, positively impacting the lives of seriously ill children, young people, and their families.Have inspiring and positive work. We work to our strengths; we care about each other, and we work collaboratively.Be included in an exceptional team. We’ve been recognised as a Great Place to Work, we’re one of AFR’s Most Innovative Companies and we’re also the most trusted children’s charity in Australia.About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our team and ensure the accurate and timely processing of employee pay and benefits. Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and processing of Starlight's payroll for 400+ full-time, part-time and casual staff including reporting for compliance purposes. Responsible for Payroll processing, assisting with Month & Year end reporting, administration and answering team member queries in a timely manner.About YouMotivated by a sense of purpose, you will call on your exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information. Bonus points if you have experience with salary packaging - but it’s your payroll experience that is essential for this role.Key Skills & ExperienceSolid experience in payroll processingKnowledge of payroll software (ideally Chris 21 or similar) & MS Excel.Strong understanding of payroll regulations, and employee benefits.High level of accuracy of payroll information and documentationAnalytical, numeric & problem-solving skillsStrong communication skills and the ability to work well with internal teams and create positive Payroll experiences for all team members.BenefitsAs well as the real joy of seeing the positive difference your work makes in the lives of others:We're committed to supporting your mental health and wellbeing.We'll support your development and provide growth opportunities in a workplace underpinned by positive psychology.At Starlight you can access Salary Packaging which represents significant additional value. Importantly, you can enjoy tax-free salary packaging options of up to $18,550 per year. This amount is set by the ATO and is for employees of Not-For-Profit organisations, helping you to reduce your income tax and increase your take-home disposable income by packaging personal expenses.Ready to make an impact?We seek candidates from diverse backgrounds who will bring rich experience and perspective to the team, which we know will enhance our creativity and collective intelligence. Our aim is for Starlight to reflect the broader community and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with diverse abilities and those who are mature aged or just starting out in their careers.We are committed to positive employment experiences in an environment where everyone is included, respected, safe and treated fairly, so you can be your best and true self every day.If we can make accommodations to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please include this in your application.For more information on Starlight’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, please visit our website. Here you will also find Starlight's vision for Reconciliation and our current Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).Successful applicants will undertake a Working With Children Check and a National Police Check as they join the team and throughout their Starlight career.
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