Payroll Assistant

Managers & Administrative Workers Grade 1

Ongoing Part-Time Positions Available (2 positions - 15 hours per fortnight each)

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group has an opportunity for two enthusiastic Assistants to join the Payroll Team.  The positions are to provide support to the Payroll Manager in the preparation and payment of salaries and wages including the maintenance of associated records.  The positions are required to assist with the collation, preparation, calculation and data entry of all information pertaining to payment of all staff within the Healthcare Group.  You will need to be a team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.  You will also need to possess excellent data entry and numeracy skills.  Attention to detail is essential. 

Our ideal candidate will have:

·         Excellent numeracy skills with attention to detail

·         Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills

·         The ability to operate independently and meet deadlines

·         Good computer skills, particularly in the usage of Word and Excel

·         A thorough understanding and respect for confidentiality requirements

·         Previous experience in an administrative environment.

The following attributes would be considered advantageous:

·         An understanding of Payroll and/or Electronic Time & Attendance systems.

·         An understanding of Award interpretation and requirements. 

About the West Gippsland Healthcare Group

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne. We are committed to the provision of high quality, integrated health care that meets the changing needs of individuals and our community, and have full accreditation status from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks and a National Police History check. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments. The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Further details and how to apply

If you have any further queries, they may be directed to Anne Pryjmak, Payroll Manager on (03) 5623 0889. Applications should be lodged online, including a covering letter addressing the selection criteria, resume and three current referees.

Applications close on 22nd April 2018.