Payroll Officer

at  Tennis Australia

Tennis Australia (TA) is one of the largest rights-holder, sport’s governing body and media production houses in Asia-Pacific and each year we deliver Australia’s premier sports and entertainment event, the Australian Open (AO). Employing passionate innovators from around the world and with the value of imagination underpinning everything we do, we strive to create world-leading, iconic experiences for our fans, patrons, and players.
We are now seeking a Payroll Officer to join our Diversity & People Team on a fixed-term basis until February 2025. This role offers an exciting opportunity for those looking to gain experience in sport while contributing to a dynamic and innovative team.
Tennis is a sport that is open for all, and we want our team to reflect the communities we work and play in. Diversity in our Tennis community and our workplace is a strength and a pillar of our sport. We take great pride in providing a working environment that allows people to be their authentic self and offers the flexibility that our people need to thrive both at work and at home.
Fostering a workplace that is diverse and equitable is a high priority for Tennis Australia. We strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@tennis.com.au.
About the role

Reporting to the Payroll & Compliance Manager, in this role you will:

• Process end-to-end payroll of employees
• Ensure compliance with award and non-award conditions
• Efficiently handle the payroll processes for new hires, terminations, and adjustments
• Provide timely and comprehensive support for payroll enquires
• Support payroll reporting and data analysis tasks as required

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience in managing end-to-end payroll processes
• Experience with using Access MicrOPay (SAGE) is highly regarded
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with high attention to detail and ability to efficiently prioritise tasks
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a genuine enthusiasm for collaborating within a team environment
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
• Preparedness to be flexible regarding working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia

What’s to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open
• Health & wellbeing activities through our Thrive program
• Onsite gym & tennis facilities
• Flexible working practices & free car parking
• Range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

To Apply
If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received.
Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.
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Reporting to the Payroll & Compliance Manager, in this role you will:

• Process end-to-end payroll of employees
• Ensure compliance with award and non-award conditions
• Efficiently handle the payroll processes for new hires, terminations, and adjustments
• Provide timely and comprehensive support for payroll enquires
• Support payroll reporting and data analysis tasks as require

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience in managing end-to-end payroll processes
• Experience with using Access MicrOPay (SAGE) is highly regarded
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with high attention to detail and ability to efficiently prioritise tasks
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a genuine enthusiasm for collaborating within a team environment
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
• Preparedness to be flexible regarding working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australi