Payroll and Accounts Officer

ABOUT RAILS

The Refugee and Immigration Legal Service (RAILS) is a community legal centre based in South Brisbane. For over 40 years, RAILS has provided free legal assistance and education in immigration and refugee law to people in Queensland.

RAILS assists some of the most vulnerable people in our community, predominantly refugees, asylum seekers and people who have experienced family violence. RAILS strives to empower them and help them find and remain in safety.

RAILS is a member of Community Legal Centres Australia and is registered as a Charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for Profit Commission. RAILS genuinely values our staff and our workplace is ethical, supportive, positive and inclusive.

ABOUT THE POSITION

• Job Title: Payroll and Accounts Officer
• Hours: 2 days per week
• Contract term: 30 June 2027
• Salary: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award level 4, $92,286.45 - $99,294.52 (or part time equivalent) plus additional 12% superannuation
• Salary sacrifice is available as RAILS has PBI status
• Responsible to: Operations Director
• Work arrangements: in person from RAILS' office in South Brisbane.

Overview

The role provides accurate and timely finance administration support, helping to maintain well-organised and reliable financial operations in support of RAILS’ purpose.

The Payroll and Accounts Officer processes accounts and payroll as well as completing other routine financial administration tasks ensuring that financial information is maintained reliably. Tasks are required to be undertaken respectfully, accurately and in line with RAILS’ values, policies and procedures while maintaining constructive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

A detailed position description, outlining selection criteria, is attached.

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

• Remuneration package from $92,286.45 - $99,294.52 (or part time equivalent) plus additional 12% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements (paid parental leave, cultural and special leave provisions; portable long service leave, annual leave loading) including additional paid leave over end of year shut down and wellness day (paid wellness days off every quarter); and
• Attractive no cost salary sacrifice options.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

RAILS is committed to being a culturally safe and inclusive organisation and has policies in place to create and maintain appropriate work practices and a respectful work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and otherwise culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply for this role.

Please let us know if you would like us to share our Cultural Safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Policy with you before applying for this role by emailing philomena.baumann@rails.org.au using the subject line: Payroll and Accounts Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs

If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or otherwise culturally and linguistically diverse and would like to speak to us about the role requirements and your application before applying, please email philomena.baumann@rails.org.au.

This recruitment process is strictly confidential and information about your application will not be shared with anyone outside of the organisation.

Selection criteria

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role for a minimum of 1.5 years, with good knowledge of accounting principles, GL processes and financial controls.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with colleagues and stakeholders in a professional, effective and productive manner
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent ability to manage competing priorities and work efficiently 
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel
• Aligned to the values, vision and mission of RAILS

Desirable

• Understanding of NFP salary packaging, the SCHADS Award and grant income
• Demonstrated ability to work with MYOB

Next Steps

The Payroll and Accounts Officer position preferred start date is 5th October (but open to negotiation).

To apply for this role please click the 'Apply Now' button.

Any questions about this position should be directed to, philomena.baumann@rails.org.au.

We will be available to discuss further details about this position as required.

A position description is attached.