Payroll Officer

About the Organisation

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services LTD (KAMS) is a well-established regional Aboriginal community controlled health service, founded in 1986, which provides centralised advocacy and resource support for 6 independent member services, as well as providing direct clinical services in a further 6 remote Aboriginal communities across the region.

KAMS has successfully delivered high-quality, accessible comprehensive primary health care services over its 30 years of operation and has provided innovation and national leadership in areas such as health information management and evidence-based best practice in primary health care.

About the Region

The Kimberley region is located in the northern part of Western Australia and covers about 421,000 square kilometres. The Kimberley has only three towns with a population of more than 2,000 (Broome, Derby and Kununurra), and the total population is around 37,000. In addition to the sealed Route 1 which runs along the southern part of the area, the unsealed Gibb River Road runs through the heart of the region from Derby to the highway near Kununurra. Access to much of the region is by dirt road, air or sea.

About the Opportunity

KAMS now has an opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join their friendly, multidisciplinary team in Broome WA, on a full-time basis.  This position processes fortnightly pays for KAMS (Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services) and KRS (Kimberley Renal Services) employees and oversee the AMS payroll processing.

Some of your key responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):

• Fortnightly payroll processing, as well any out-of-cycle pays;
• Ensure accuracy of the fortnightly payroll;
• Ensure employee's pays are in accordance with their contracts of employment;
• Maintains payroll system, applying updates as required in regard to award or interpretation updates;
• Maintain salary sacrifice deductions, process payments to external provider;
• Assist finance area as required

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To be successful in this role, a genuine interest in payroll and finance with ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of people. 

Please note: It is a requirement that successful candidates hold a current drivers licence, be fully covid-19 vaccinated and be willing to undergo a National Police Check prior to employment with KAMS.

About the Benefits

KAMS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, staff development programs are not only encouraged but are often paid for by KAMS. This role is a highly attractive opportunity for someone with a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health!

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive salary package including a base salary of $99,766 plus super and a further host of benefits, including:

• Annual airfares subsidy to the value of $1,285 p.a. (after 12 months of service);
• District allowance of $2,920 (single) or $5,840 (double);
• Electricity allowance $1,440;
• Accommodation allowance $13,000; and
• 5 weeks leave p.a.

Please note: People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge in stunning outback locations. Make a positive difference — Apply Now!