Are you seeking a role where you can use your payroll expertise to make a real impact in a community-focused organisation?  

Are you looking to be part of an enthusiastic team that values kindness, warmth, and fun?

Do you want to work for an organisation that genuinely makes a positive difference for people and our community through health and connection?

Yes to all of the above? Well, then you might just have spied your dream job.

Who on earth are we?

The Y is a renowned not-for-profit organisation, boasting the distinction of being the oldest youth organisation in the world and the oldest social enterprise channelling all profits back into our communities. At Y Whittlesea, we are dedicated to building a tight-knit community around services in Disability, Early Learning, Sports and Schools. 

Why Join Y Whittlesea

At Y Whittlesea, you will find purpose, passion, and the opportunity to contribute to an organisation that makes a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people. Your work will contribute to Disability services, Children Services, Community Recreation, Community School, and more, with all surpluses reinvested into our communities. Some other great benefits to working with us include:

• We value work-life balance
• A flexible and supportive team environment
• Ability to work a day a week from home
• A free gym membership
• Personal development opportunities
• Salary packaging benefit
• Up to 3 bonus annual leave days over Christmas period

Find out more about why we love working for the Y here (copy link into your browser): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuLVNN6R5xA

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Payroll Officer to join our friendly and passionate team on a part-time basis three (3) days a week (0.6 FTE – days/time to be discussed upon appointment including a day WFH). In this role, you will provide crucial support for the payroll operations of our organisation and ensure the accuracy and integrity of wage compliance records. This is an opportunity to showcase your supreme payroll abilities, organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail to support a fortnightly payroll of around 500 employees (and growing!). Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the complete accurate payroll data is prepared to send to our 3rd party payroll partner
• Maintain accurate payroll data compliance and periodic audits
• Process and reconcile superannuation payments, PAYG, other payments and employee deductions on a monthly basis
• Work as part of collaborative team
• Work with our partners and management team on ensuring accurate and timely payroll reporting and be the point of call for time and attendance help support.

Please refer to the position description for a more detailed list of responsibilities (copy link into your browser): https://ymac.worldmanager.com/go/laZykA

What We Hope You’ll Bring:

• Legal right to live and work in Australia.
• Established years of payroll experience.
• Desirable experience with Humanforce and ADP or an ability to adapt and learn new HRIS systems.
• Current employee Working with Children check (WWCC).
• National Police Check (or International Police check if you have lived/worked overseas in the past 5 years).
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Oh, and here’s another one. We trust you. We also care about you. In return, you’ll bring an innate work ethic, respect and care for others, and consistent integrity to all that you do.

Ok, I'm in. How do I apply and stand out?

If you're excited to explore this opportunity, take the time to stand out. Submit your resume, answer a few questions on our application form, and if possible, send us a cover letter highlighting your greatness. Click the “apply now” button to submit your application.

And if you have any questions about the role before applying, please email recruitment@ywhittlesea.org.au or call 03 9407 6200. 

Applications close date: Sunday 11/05/2025

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date to enable a start date as soon as possible.  

Safeguarding at the Y

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy (copy link into your browser): https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/

The Y is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.