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Payroll Manager

About YWCA Canberra:

YWCA Canberra is a respected feminist, not-for-profit community organisation which has been providing community services and representing women’s issues in the Canberra community since its establishment in 1929. Today, we provide leading and innovative services to women and the broader Canberra community in the areas of children’s services, community services, housing, youth services, personal and professional training, and women’s leadership.

As a values-based organisation, and the only Canberra based Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA), YWCA Canberra is a great place to work. We have a strong track record in building long-term, sustainable careers with excellent conditions (including charitable salary sacrificing and above award salaries) together with a supportive work environment for all employees to thrive.

About the Role

The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and maintaining accurate payroll records. This role involves managing payroll system administration and continuous process improvements, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements, reconciling payroll accounts, and collaborating with HR and Finance to improve payroll efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage payroll processing, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Oversee payroll system administration and ensure data integrity.
• Process fortnightly payroll accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to validate payroll information (e.g., new hires, terminations, promotions).
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and address employee inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and record filing requirements.
• Administer employee benefits, superannuation, and salary packaging.
• Manage payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audits.
• Stay updated on laws, regulations, and system upgrades.
• Supervise and support payroll staff, providing training and performance evaluations.
• Ensure confidentiality and data security of payroll information.

About You

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or a related field.
• At least five years of payroll experience, with a minimum of two years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in payroll software (Aurion) and time and attendance rostering system (EasyEmployer) is highly regarded.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a broad range of people.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet internal and external deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What’s in it for you?

Working at YWCA Canberra offers more than just a pay cheque. Here, you'll find a job with real purpose, where your efforts directly contribute to improving lives in our community. Whether you're involved in early childhood education, housing support, or any of our other programmes, you'll see the tangible results of your work.

YWCA Canberra offers:

• Competitive base salary
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance including a 9-day fortnight, 4 day compressed work week and varied working hours to accommodate work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and further study through our in-house registered training organisation.
• Salary packaging options that can improve your take-home pay by $5K annually
• Generous parental leave entitlements, 3 days extra paid annual leave between Christmas and New Year, annual flu vaccinations.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program for guidance and counselling

Join Canberra's ONLY Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA).

How to Apply

1. Visit https://ywca-canberra.org.au/about-us/careers/ to access the position description and job demands checklist.
2. Please submit your application including an CV and a cover letter through the YWCA Canberra e-recruitment web portal by visiting https://candidate.aurion.cloud/ywca/production/signin

Want more information?

For a confidential discussion or further information please contact Pek Kee Chan via email at [email protected]

Applications close on 7 March 2025

Make a difference with us.

At YWCA Canberra, we've been championing change since 1929, empowering women and promoting gender equality for nearly a century. Our legacy isn't built on words alone—it's rooted in real action. Every day, we transform lives through our community services, affordable housing programs, early childhood education, and leadership initiatives. Whether it's providing a safe home through YHomes, supporting survivors of domestic violence, or nurturing the next generation of leaders, we walk the talk. Our impact is tangible, and our commitment to building an inclusive, equitable future remains stronger than ever.

YWCA Canberra reserves the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.

YWCA Canberra is committed to the safety of children and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to participate fully in all child protection risk management recruitment processes and ongoing character checking and assessment processes.

YWCA Canberra is an equal opportunity employer. People from diverse backgrounds and with diverse life experiences are encouraged to apply. We specifically encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.