About Discovery Early Learning Centres:

Discovery Early Learning Centres is a Tasmanian family owned and operated organisation with extensive experience in providing high quality education and care programs for children from birth to twelve years of age, across Tasmania. Our services each have a unique character and spirit that is reflective of the communities they operate in.

About The Position:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Full Time People and Culture Payroll Coordinator to join our Discovery Head Office team based in Ulverstone.

The People and Culture Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the fortnightly pay run for 500+ Discovery employees in accordance with the requirements in our Agreement, including associated employee related matters throughout the on boarding and off boarding process, and employee contract management. The position will also support the data entry for employee records, ensuring the organisations legislative compliance for record keeping including the maintenance of payroll tax and superannuation reporting requirements.

The position allows for the successful candidate to have a level of flexibility with structuring their work hours, noting the availability requirements for Monday and Tuesday of pay week.

The position will report to our Manager – People and Culture and will work collaboratively with the CEO and the Head Office Leadership Team.

Applicants Must Have:

Current Driver’s License, and willingness to travel within the state and interstate as required.

Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable Persons Registration.

Experience in the operation of MYOB would be an advantage.

Discovery Early Learning Centres is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to an organisation wide culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Selection Criteria:

When addressing the criteria below, please provide specific details of your abilities, qualifications, experience, standard of work and previous performance.

Demonstrated experience processing a payroll function for an organisation, with Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation, including knowledge of remuneration, wages and conditions.

Experience regarding business finance including reconciliations and management of budgets, with a high attention to detail. MYOB knowledge would be an advantage.

Demonstrated high level administrative knowledge and capability in a fast paced and ever changing office environment.

Substantial experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office products and relevant industry software and programs.

Demonstrated effective professional communication skills, both verbal and written, including the capacity to complete complex documents or reports as required and sound stakeholder management skills.

Benefits:

Flexible rosters & optional accrued time off

Staff children in care discount - 50% off gap fee

Conditional 8 weeks paid parental leave

On-the-job coaching & professional development

Annual uniform allowance

Employee Assistance Program & focus on wellbeing

Monthly RDO's for full time employees

How to apply:

To be considered for this opportunity Click APPLY now, and provide your cover letter, a statement addressing the selection criteria as listed above and your resume outlining your previous work history and qualifications. Applications will only be accepted via seek. Further information can be obtained by emailing [email protected]

Further information can be found at our website: https://discoveryelc.com.au/careers

Discovery is a Tasmanian ‘Employer of Choice’ and is renowned for enabling individuals to fulfil their career and life goals. As an equal-opportunity employer, Discovery is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environments and is committed to inclusive practices that support Reconciliation, inclusion, diversity, and equity. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and who are from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.