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Payroll Specialist

(Wurundjeri Country )

Kids First Australia

  • SCHADS Level 4 + Super + Not-for-profit Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay
  • Part time position available (53.2 to 60.80 hours per fortnight)
  • Thomastown and Heidelberg based (Wurundjeri Country) with flexible working arrangements

About us

With a proud history and a progressive mindset, Kids First is a leading provider of educational, family and support services for children and families nationwide. We are at the forefront of responding to community needs and strengthening families so that children can thrive. Our programs are evidence-based and built on more than 125 years of service.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic self-starter to work along-side our small payroll team and to be part of our highly skilled, friendly and energetic People, Culture and Performance team.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will take responsibility for the delivery of accurate on time end to end payroll service for Kids First employees. You will provide excellent customer service ensuring payroll queries are responded to efficiently and effectively to meet staff expectations. You will deliver specialist payroll services to the organisation including reporting, system support and relevant legislative payroll information (e.g., redundancy, tax, workers compensation).

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has a solid background in payroll services and looking to grow their career, while working for an extraordinary organisation with purpose.

About You

Our HEART values align with your core values and you're looking to work for an organisation that puts people first! You have a qualification in payroll administration and have solid experience working in payroll services. You pride yourself on your excellent organisational skills, time management, sharp attention to detail and have a proven ability to build positive relationships and meet deadlines.

Why work with us?

Be part of an organisation that truly lives its values. We have HEART and this shows in the way that we care for our staff members.

  • Enjoy flexible working options including working from home and purchased leave to increase your annual leave entitlements.
  • Take additional days of paid leave between Christmas and New Years to spend with those that mater most.
  • Look after yourself with a paid wellbeing leave.
  • Take advantage of our I HEART ME initiative and invest up to $100 in your own health and wellbeing. Did we mention that this is on us?

Needing a further nudge for you to click on that apply now button?

  • Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as $15,900 of pre-tax salary packaging to increase your take-home pay and novated leasing.
  • Access portable long service leave options and transfer your long service leave accruals.
  • Be nurtured in your career, including a personal professional development budget.
  • Access our Staff Wellbeing Program.

To apply:

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://kidsfirst.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6769397

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.
Please include a Cover letter outlining the position title and response addressing the selection criteria & a copy of the Curriculum Vitae.

For inquiries about the position connect with Anita Sharma (Payroll Manager) via asharma@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).

Applications close: 23 Jun 2025

Reference: 6769397
Location: Thomastown, VIC
Listed: 06 June 2025


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