Ambulance Victoria (AV) is now recruiting for an expert Payroll Administrator to join their People Services Department, within the People and Culture division.  This is a full-time, fixed term position of 3 years with the possibility for a flexible work arrangement and is based at AV's Doncaster headquarters.

The responsibility of this primary service role is provide timely, efficient and accurate payroll services in accordance with legislative and industrial agreements and provide a responsive customer service to employees and agencies. 

About the role

Reporting to the Lead, Payroll Services, the main duties of the role include (but are not limited to): 

• Undertaking the full suite of payroll and related administrative tasks on a regular basis;
• Accurately processing payroll adjustments and related records, general master changes, taxation and superannuation;
• Establishing new employees in the payroll and Electronic Time Card Systems, processing payments external to AV systems and producing manual calculations for payroll processes;
• Administering WorkCover payments in conjunction with Health and Safety and administering redundancy and termination payments in accordance with the relevant industrial agreement; and
• Providing high level, expert and efficient customer service to AV staff and stakeholders. 

About you

The successful applicant will be customer focussed and experienced with large and complex payroll functions, preferably in an award-based environment.  A demonstrated ability and experience in the preparation, entry and processing of payroll data as well as an advanced level of numeracy and clerical skills will be essential to succeed in this role. 

Applicants should possess excellent communication and customer service skills as well as exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy.  Advanced computer literacy and keyboard skills with a sound working knowledge of Payroll time & attendance systems along with proficiency of Microsoft Office suite applications including Outlook, Word and Excel is vital for this role.  Experience with Chris21 Payroll System is also highly desired. 

Finally, the ability to maintain strict confidentiality on all employee and service related matters is non-negotiable. 

How to apply

All applicants are requested to submit a covering letter outlining their relevant experience and resume.  

For any queries please email recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.auor contact the Recruitment Department on 03 9840 3653. 

Please note: Interviews are scheduled for early February 2019. 

We request that your application for the Administrator, Payroll Services position is forwarded by 5pm, Sunday 20th January 2019 by clicking on ‘Apply Online' below. 

Ambulance Victoria is an equal opportunity employer.