Team Leader (Payroll and Benefits)

• Level 7, full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $95,737 – $106,223 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team
The role of Finance is to support the appropriate stewardship of the University’s finance through the provision of a strategic financial advice, establishment of a financial management framework, financial management tools, procurement, management of the University’s Investment and Endowment portfolio, as well as financial oversight and accountability for finance and transactional operations. Finance undertakes this role through three core pillars: Financial Compliance, Financial Performance and Procurement.
In undertaking this role, Finance operates support across the University, from advising the Vice-Chancellery, Executive and Senior leadership team on strategy and performance to supporting staff and students in their purchases and travel arrangements.

About the opportunity
As the appointee you will, under limited direction, coordinate the team responsible for UWA processes and procedures on payroll and benefits delivery. You will work in partnership with the broader Financial Compliance teams and Human Resources to ensure timely, accurate, efficient payroll and benefits service that is compliant with legislative, industrial and policy requirements.

About you

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Substantial and extensive relevant payroll and benefits, primarily superannuation, experience at an appropriate level.
• Experience in process improvement and service delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to lead and manage staff.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Knowledge of Alesco payroll system would be advantageous.

About your application
Full details of the position’s responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   P21 394 POSITION DESCRIPTION Team Leader (Payroll and Benefits) – Position Number 317837 – Lev (3) (1).pdf .

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 2 February 2024.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected]  with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:19 Jan 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:02 Feb 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time