Payroll Officer

**About The Role**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-driven individual to join the team as a Payroll Officer at our Central Office in Burswood on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract (maternity leave).

This role offers a unique blend of billings/invoicing and payroll components, allowing variety in our pleasant working environment. Collectively the team process payroll for over 3500 staff and billings for over 2500 residents.

Reporting to the Financial Controller you will be responsible for:

- Providing guidance to site administration staff on payroll and billing practices.
- Processing fortnightly payroll for Facility staff.
- Interpreting Enterprise Agreements.
- Ensure compliance with Agreements and relevant legislation.
- Ad hoc payroll and billing administration tasks.
- Producing fortnightly/monthly invoices and statements for our residents.
- Completing resident information including receipts, monthly processing, and refunds.
- Liaising with resident families in relation to monthly invoices and statements.
- Timely processing of payments and accuracy of data.

**About Aegis**

The Aegis Aged Care Group has been providing quality care services to West Australians for 40 years. We are committed to providing excellence through imagination and innovation and providing a quality life for those who live in one of our 28 Care Facilities in WA. Aegis is our State's largest Residential Aged Care Provider employing over 3,500 staff.

Our culture of coaching and continuous improvement means not only will you get to work in a challenging and interesting environment, but also within a company that fosters the growth of all employees. While working at Aegis, we will provide you with a range of benefits including:

- Competitive rates of pay.
- Ongoing training and opportunities for development and career growth.
- Employee discounts from a number of trusted businesses.
- Contributions towards your professional development.

**About You**
- Eye for detail with absolute commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good telephone manner.
- Strong numerical and IT skills, including Excel.
- A commitment to excellent customer service - both internal and external customers.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills with focus on accuracy.

**Essential Requirements**
- Aged Care sector experience desirable, not essential.
- Either previous billing experience or previous payroll experience.
- Significant experience in using computerised payroll and billing systems.
- Experience with Chris21 & Epicor Financials would be a definite advantage, although not essential.
- Customer service ethos - with focus on meeting deadlines, quality, and accuracy.
- Full Australian working rights and able to pass a national police clearance.

Please click the “Apply” button if you meet the criteria and see a future with Aegis as a valuable member of our diverse team of staff, dedicated to the care of our elderly.