Payroll Administrator
Mission Australia
Full-time
On-site
Sydney NSW AU
$65,000 AUD yearly
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Fixed Term, Full Time contract until 27 October 2025
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Location : Sydney with hybrid WFH Options!
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Great salary $65,000 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging
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Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.
Your Opportunity
Are you an organized professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for supporting smooth operations? As a Payroll Administrator, you will provide crucial administrative support to our payroll team, assisting with day-to-day operations to ensure accurate payroll documentation and timely responses to staff inquiries. Your efficiency and proactive approach will help maintain seamless payroll processes. This is a fixed-term full-time contract until 27 October 2025.
If you thrive in an administrative role and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to be an integral part of our team.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
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Provide comprehensive administrative and payroll support, assisting with daily operational tasks to ensure efficient payroll processing.
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Execute accurate data entry and maintain payroll records, ensuring all documentation is thorough and up to date.
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Respond to routine payroll inquiries, escalating complex issues to payroll officers as necessary.
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Support new staff with onboarding processes and provide payslips and other pay-related documentation upon request.
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Foster collaborative relationships with payroll, HR, and Finance teams to enhance operational effectiveness.
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Ensure timely and professional responses to internal and external inquiries while completing additional payroll tasks as directed.
Requirements for Success
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Prior experience in payroll or a similar role is desirable, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy, along with excellent time management skills to effectively plan and prioritize tasks.
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Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and perform well under pressure while adapting to changing demands.
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Quick-thinking and responsive, with exceptional problem-solving abilities.
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Demonstrated capability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team to ensure timely completion of tasks.
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High degree of professionalism and confidentiality, complemented by effective written and verbal communication skills.
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Our Culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at
Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email
talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au
Your benefits
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Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
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Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax
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Free external, confidential counselling
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Volunteering opportunities
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Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
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Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off
How to apply
send your application today!
Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you