At Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service (OVAHS), we provide comprehensive Primary Health Care services to Aboriginal people in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. With a holistic approach that includes a high standard of service delivery and the promotion of social justice, we empower individuals, families, and communities to make positive changes for their health and wellbeing.
As an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO), we are governed by Aboriginal community leaders and remain directly accountable to the communities we serve. We deliver our services in culturally safe ways, ensuring that professional excellence and cultural expertise work hand-in-hand to achieve positive health outcomes.
Working with and responding to Aboriginal communities is central to our mission. To support our clinical excellence, we maintain a robust Corporate Services team that ensures the operational and financial integrity of the organisation. We provide a fulfilling and stimulating work environment for those seeking a rewarding career where their technical skills contribute to meaningful community impact.
If you are a dedicated Payroll and Finance professional looking to apply your expertise within a vital community service, we encourage you to apply for this essential role.
Your Role
We are looking for a full-time Payroll Officer based in Kununurra, WA.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Payroll Administration: End-to-end processing of fortnightly and ad-hoc payroll, ensuring timely lodgement of Single Touch Payroll (STP) data to the Australian Taxation Office.
* Liability Management: Manage and process all payroll-related liabilities, including Superannuation Guarantee, PAYG withholding, Salary Sacrifice arrangements, Child Support obligations, and other authorised deductions.
* Workers Compensation: Coordinate all workers compensation payments and manage recovery of funds from insurers in a timely manner.
* Separation Payments: Calculate and process all termination payments, including redundancy and pro-rata leave entitlements, in strict accordance with relevant awards and legislation.
* Systems Maintenance: Maintain digital payroll system (Employment Innovations), ensuring data integrity and system optimisations.
* Enquiry Management: Serve as the first point of contact for staff regarding payroll enquiries, including wage queries, leave entitlements, and EOFY reconciliations.
Financial Operations
* Accounts Payable: Liaise with external suppliers to ensure accounts are processed accurately and on time.
* Procurement: Oversee the internal purchase order system, ensuring all orders are raised via the electronic system in alignment with approved delegations of authority.
* Bookkeeping Liaison: Collaborate closely with the external bookkeeper to coordinate accounts payable and ensure the accurate reconciliation of supplier statements.
* Revenue & Grants: Monitor and coordinate grant funding income in strict adherence to individual funding agreements and milestones.
* Debt Management: Oversee the aged receivables ledger and manage debt recovery processes to maintain healthy cash flow.
* Records Management: Maintain the organisation's filing system to ensure financial records are stored securely and meet audit requirements.
Key Selection Criteria
* Proven experience with electronic payroll systems (experience with Employment Hero / Employment Innovations will be highly regarded but not essential).
* Minimum of Intermediate Microsoft Excel experience.
* Previous experience in calculation and processing of higher-level payroll processes, including terminations, back-pays, higher duties, and workers compensation.
* Demonstrated high level of verbal, oral, and written communication skills.
* Capacity to consistently demonstrate a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
* Effective time management skills, including the ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a high-volume work environment.
* Previous experience working in accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
* Ability to work effectively and appropriately with people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
Desirable
* Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) or the NFP sector.
* Experience using the Employment Innovations platform.
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative Acts that impact on the organisation and the subsequent accountabilities.
About the Benefits
OVAHS truly values its team and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. It offers a stable, safe and supportive work environment with a large, multi-disciplinary team including doctors, nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers, mental health workers and a social support unit.
* Base Wage: $93,000 - $96,900 (dependent on Qualifications and experience) per annum pro rata + Super
* 5 weeks annual leave per year
* Additional 2 weeks leave over the end of year closure period, as per leave policy
* Annual flight allowance
* Accommodation allowance
* Salary packaging plus more!
Please note Housing is not provided with this position.
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