Organisation: Portable Long Service AuthorityOccupation: AccountingReference: VG/1837540Reporting to the Team Leader Lodgement, the Lodgement Officer will perform a range of functions including lodgement of quarterly returns within legislative requirements and following up of overdue quarterly returns and adjustments. Quarterly returns determine the levy payable to the Authority and are submitted via the Authority's portal. Worker details included in the quarterly return include the hours worked and the ordinary pay received.About usThe Portable Long Service Authority (the Authority) is a self-funded statutory body established to administer the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018. The Act, together with the Long Service Benefits Portability Regulations 2020, provides a Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. The Authority plays an important role in allowing workers in the community services, contract cleaning, and security industries to build up long service benefits based on time in their industry rather than with a single employer. We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that celebrates achievements and allows everyone to contribute to our success.About the roleOpportunity to join a newly established team as a Lodgement Officer where you will be responsible for the lodgement of quarterly returns in line with legislative requirements, accurately reviewing data, and engaging with employers to ensure correct information is provided within required timeframes. The role will require reviewing, querying, and lodging a high volume of quarterly returns, escalating overdue quarterly returns as required, and ensuring processing in line with performance measures.About youTo be successful in this role you will have:Demonstrated experience in meeting performance measures to deliver key business outcomesStrong initiative and can-do approach to solving problems, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practice solutionsWell-developed interpersonal and collaborative skills, to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholdersExcellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and analytical skillsDemonstrated ability to communicate clearly and succinctly, both written and verbalA high level of organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage tasks in an environment of tight and conflicting deadlinesWhy work at the AuthorityLocated in the heart of Bendigo, where you can enjoy a modern and collaborative working environment with open plan workspaces, fully equipped meeting rooms, and state-of-the-art facilities. We value work-life balance and offer hybrid working options, including two days of work from home per week. You can benefit from above award wages and annual salary increases under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement. Generous leave entitlements, along with paid study leave, paid parental leave, purchased leave, and more. Learning and development opportunities, annual performance plans, public sector networking, along with on-the-job learning and development. Your well-being is important to us, which is why we offer a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program, as well as other health and well-being initiatives.How to applyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, ensuring you outline how your skills and experience align to the role and regulatory environment. Acknowledgement will be given for demonstrating an understanding of the various elements of the role, including the direction and priorities of the team and the wider Authority.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ, and people with disability, as diversity and inclusion drives our success.Job type: Full timeJob classification: VPSG3Contact:
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