The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive". RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.
RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
About the Role: This is a Fixed term Full Time position within the Payroll department. The Payroll Officer is responsible for providing quality advice, service and support to RCH staff and external stakeholders in relation to payroll queries and ensure payroll processes are effective and efficient and meet RCH governance requirements. You will work closely and collaboratively with the People and Culture, Finance, external Payroll provider and RCH staff.
What you'll achieve: You will establish positive internal working relationships and provide fast and efficient customer service, including resolving payroll queries in a timely manner.You will provide advice, guidance and support to line managers and staff and ensure adherence with policy and procedures and relevant legislation.You will provide advice and support to managers and employees in relation to all payroll matters.In conjunction with our payroll provider, you will ensure accurate and timely preparation and processing of payroll data, including checking the onboarding cycle of new employees, reviewing contracts and all associated documentation, employee leave maintenance/reconciliations, pre-preparation of payroll processing, payroll processing, end of pay processes and termination.You will crosscheck data in the Payroll system to ensure the accuracy of data uploads when there are EBA Award increases and be informative with any legislative changes.You will undertake audits of payroll processes to ensure accuracy in RCH payroll systems and alignment with governance requirements.Your skills and experience: Tertiary qualification in related field along with a minimum of 2 to 3 years relevant industry experience.Previous experience in a similar role and knowledge of Health Service.Proficiency in Payroll programs, including experience with SAP.Other requirements: Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.Valid Working with Children Check.Compliance with RCH's "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure.Application process: To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement; it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption.
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