Junior Payroll Officer

**When it comes to cancer care, choose hope.**

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital leading the way in delivering patient-centered cancer care. It is one of only two comprehensive cancer centers in Australia, characterised by a concentration of world-leading cancer expertise and services in one facility, as well as leadership in clinical care, research, world-leading Biomedical Innovation Hub, and education. The Chris O'Brien Lifehouse model of care is multidisciplinary, patient-centered, and research-based, delivered through integrated and co-located services including Australia’s largest You Can Centre for young people. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated staff who align with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture, thrive in the interests of our patient.
- Fixed contract
- Salary packing and other benefits
- Great people and good work environment

**The Role**

Assist the Payroll Team in delivering the fortnightly payroll and associated administrative support. The Payroll Officer role at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is broad and varied, supporting all staff and managers across the business, every day will bring new challenges. In performing this role, you must ensure that the Lifehouse vision, values and behaviours are integrated into all aspects of your work.

**Your key responsibilities will include**:

- Providing end to end payroll services
- Administering and maintaining Aurion and Kronos systems
- Supporting the payroll team in managing the day to day administration of the payroll function including monitoring of the Payroll inbox and administering processes via My HR Online, scanning and filing payroll paperwork and maintaining the payroll electronic filing system
- Assisting staff and managers with payroll queries and respond within 24 hours

**Essential Selection Criteria**
- A well-developed understanding and sound intermediate level experience in a payroll environment.
- A demonstrated ability to understand and comply with legal and statutory requirements and processes
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- High level of numeracy skills and strong attention to detail.
- Familiarity with integrated Payroll, HR and time and attendance system (Aurion & Kronos)
- Able to confidently convey ideas and information both verbally and in writing, to meet the needs of target audiences
- Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Proven speed, accuracy and efficiency in data entry
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

**Desirable Selection Criteria**
- A tertiary qualification in an associated area will be highly regarded.
- Ability to think outside the square and improve business processes

To be successful in this role you will be passionate about working in payroll, have an easy-going attitude and ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

**All expressions of interest are welcome**

At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected, and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies, and processes are truly inclusive and that no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Chris O'Brien Lifehouse values to apply.