Senior Payroll Officer – Flexible Part-Time (6 Days/ Fortnight)

Habitat Early Learning/ Thornton Group – Location: Newstead/ Teneriffe

From $90,000 (full time equivalent)

Are you a payroll professional looking for flexibility and a supportive workplace? Habitat Early Learning/ Thornton Group is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our team on a part-time basis (6 days per fortnight).

About us:

Habitat Early Learning is dedicated to delivering high-quality education and care services to all our children and aim to create a family feel within our service. Habitat Early Learning offers an unprecedented standard in early education to help young children get the best start in life. Through the philosophy Happy Staff, Happy Children, Happy Families, Habitat delivers exceptional quality across three core service areas – Education, Nutrition and Health.

Happy staff are the key to what we do. We offer:

Performance bonuses, staff awards and reward schemes

Career development opportunities

Privately owned centres committed to prioritising the educational, nutritional and health needs of children.

Let’s talk about the role:

We are seeking a superstar Senior Payroll Officer to join our team on a part time basis (6 days a fortnight).

Reporting to the Group Head of Finance & Commercial, and working closely with the HR Manager, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time, while contributing to the smooth operation of our busy Group.

This is a permanent, part-time role. A Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and Criminal Record Check is required for the successful applicant.

What you’ll do:

Manage end-to-end payroll for our dedicated team

Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Awards

Process superannuation, PAYG, leave, and entitlements

Provide timely payroll reporting and support to management

Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes

What we’re looking for:

Proven experience in a senior payroll role (end-to-end)

Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance

Attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills

Experience with Micropay and Humanforce is ideal, but not essential

A team player who thrives in a collaborative workplace

Experience working autonomously as well as collaboratively in a team.

The ability to be highly flexible and navigate conflicting priorities.

Demonstrated experience meeting tight deadlines.

Experience supporting a business in Early Childhood Education desirable, but not essential.

A current Blue Card or ability to apply for one.

Willingness to undertake a National Police Check.

Why join us?

Flexible work pattern: 6 days per fortnight

Opportunities for professional growth

Convenient location with welcoming team culture

Contemporary office environment.

Membership to our dedicated Employee Assistance Program.

Access to experienced HR and Finance professionals as mentors.

Rewards on your birthday.

Learning and development opportunities.

A professional work environment in an organisation that values dedication and performance.

If you're interested in this role click 'apply now' to forward your cover letter and resume. For more information about Habitat Early Learning, please visit www.habitat.qld.edu.au or contact Kathy Mair on 0429 266 146 or [email protected] to obtain a copy of the position description.

Please submit your resume and cover letter via Seek.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This role requires a criminal record check (also known as a police check) as part of the recruitment process. Such checks help us maintain our strong commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children in our care. Preferred applicants will be required to obtain a criminal record check through our checking process and provide the necessary documentation. Please note that providing consent for a criminal record check is a condition of employment.

At Habitat Early Learning, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and play. Our learning community walks together in the spirit of Reconciliation.

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.