Junior Payroll Officer

3 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Novaskill Full time $55,000 - $70,000 per year

Take the Next Step in Your Payroll Career

Have you already dipped your toes into the world of payroll and want to take the next step? We're looking for a Junior Payroll Officer with some experience under their belt and a keen eye for accuracy to join our friendly, fast-paced finance team

What's in it for you?

  • Hands-on Role: Expand your payroll knowledge with real responsibility
  • Career Progression: Pathways for growth within the team
  • Collaborative Environment: Learn from experienced payroll professionals
  • Variety: Work across a number of Modern Awards to expand your knowledge and skills

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • End-to-end payroll processing
  • Maintain and update employee payroll records
  • Help ensure compliance with awards, EA's and legislative requirements
  • Respond to employee payroll queries professionally and efficiently
  • Support the finance team with reconciliations and reporting tasks

What We're Looking For:

  • 1-2 years of experience in payroll or finance related role
  • Familiarity with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
  • Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
  • Understanding of basic payroll legislation and entitlements
  • Excellent communication and time management skills

What We Offer:

At Novaskill, we are dedicated to supporting our employees and creating a positive collaborative work environment. We value a healthy work/life balance and offer a 9-day fortnight, giving you extra time for relaxation and personal interests. During the festive season, you'll enjoy 3 additional days paid leave between Christmas and New Year. Our senior leaders provide valuable mentorship to help elevate your career, while ongoing professional development opportunities are tailored to your growth. Plus, with paid volunteer leave, you can give back to the causes that matter most to you.

Novaskill is a dedicated not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation and Group Training Organisation (RTO & GTO) committed to enriching lives and building futures. With a presence across six locations from Northern NSW to the Central Coast, we offer diverse Vocational Education and Training Pathways.

For over 45 years, Novaskill has created exceptional career opportunities for thousands of apprentices and trainees. We drive positive change and create lasting pathways to success.

Apply Here

If you're interested in the role, reach out to our Human Resources Team to request more information – 

Alternatively, please apply directly via Seek.

For your application to be considered for this position, it is essential to include a cover letter along with your resume.

To be considered for this position, please include a cover letter addressing the responsibilities and requirements listed above to accompany your resume.

All successful candidates will be required to undertake a National Police and Working with Children Check.

Regrettably, due to the large volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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