Organisation: Portable Long Service Authority
Occupation: Accounting
Reference: VG/1837532
We are seeking an experienced Team Lead to support the establishment and leadership of a specialised lodgement team that ensures quarterly returns (levy payable to the Authority) are timely and accurate. The role will be responsible for enabling the Authority to meet its legislative obligations and performance measures through developing processes, supporting staff development, and promoting continuous improvement practices.
About us
The 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 role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Team Leader to support the establishment, development, and leadership of our new Lodgement team. As team leader, you will support the timely and accurate lodgement of quarterly returns to ensure performance measures are met. The role will provide day-to-day supervision and people leadership while supporting the Lodgement Manager in meeting performance targets, promoting continuous improvement, and building the strategic direction of the team.
About you
To be successful as the Team Leader Lodgement, you will need to possess:
Demonstrated experience supervising and developing staff to deliver required outputs within defined performance metricsStrong initiative in developing best practice solutions and promoting a culture of continuous improvementWell-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, with an ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships to achieve business outcomesAbility to provide clear advice on processes and policies, and support staff to understand and apply processesExcellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy, highly developed analytical skillsA high level of organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage own tasks and tasks of others in an environment of tight and conflicting deadlinesWhy work at the Authority
Located 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 WFH per week. You can benefit from above award wages and annual salary increases under the VPS 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 apply
Please 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.
Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, or .rtf formats.
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 drive our success. Job type:Full time
Job classification:VPSG4
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