Payroll and Finance Officer

• Permanent Full-time position 
• $43.19 p/h + Super + Salary packaging benefits
• 5 weeks’ annual leave + 2 wellbeing days
• Paid parental leave benefits 

Hobart City Mission (HCM) brings together people who want to give and those most in need in our local community, through the provision of client focused, holistic and innovative programs and services.   

We are seeking a payroll officer to join our Shared Services team. Reporting to the Accountant, you will be responsible for processing the end-to-end fortnightly payroll and supporting key financial functions including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and reporting. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring accurate and timely financial operations that enable our broader mission to support those most in need.

About the role:  

• End-to-end payroll processing, including interpreting and applying our Enterprise Agreement
• Employee onboarding, terminations, promotions and salary adjustments
• Superannuation, PAYE tax, long service leave, and other payroll compliance
• Calculate Worker’s Compensation Payments (in conjunction with People and Culture Team)
• Financial admin: bank and credit card reconciliations, fixed asset register, management reporting
• Supporting continuous improvement of payroll and finance systems
• Collaborating across departments to resolve payroll and finance-related queries

About you: 

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in payroll processing and strong understanding of payroll compliance, superannuation, and award interpretation including shifts work, various loadings
• Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Office suite
• A team player with strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills

Your dedication and hard work will be rewarded with: 

• Pride that your work will positively impact the lives of our clients 
• Generous salary packaging benefits  
• A friendly/supportive/professional development work environment 

Hobart City Mission brings together people who want to give to and support those most in need in our local community, through the provision of client focused, holistic and innovative programs and services.  

Additional information about the role can be found in the Position Description on the Hobart City Mission website. If you have any further questions about the role or the recruitment process, please call Angelica or Kate on 03 6215 4200. 

HCM actively promotes diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI and people with a disability.  

Applications should include a cover letter and resume highlighting your suitability for the role. Applications should be submitted via Seek or emailed to careers@hobartcitymission.org.au and marked Payroll and Finance Officer.  

The successful applicant must have (or the ability to obtain) a National Police Certificate (no older than 6 months) and a current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment category). 

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted so please apply promptly to avoid missing out.