Workforce Costing and Charge Rates Lead

With over 30 years of experience, MRAEL stands as one of Australia’s largest and most trusted education, training, and employment providers. As part of our commitment to excellence, we operate as an Apprentice and Employment Services provider and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider, delivering tailored workforce solutions that empower both businesses and individuals.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Workforce Costing and Charge Rates Lead to join our team in Northcote. You will manage rate calculations, ensure strict compliance with Australian Awards, and support our systems integration. This role is a hybrid position requiring three days in our Northcote office and two days working from home. You will report directly to the National Manager and work closely with our payroll team.

Key Responsibilities

• Inbox Management: Oversee incoming rates correspondence and guarantee same-day email responses.
• IR Consultation: Consult with the Ratescalc team on industrial relations and enterprise agreement interpretation.
• Client Onboarding: Ensure accurate setup of prospective clients within the Workforce One system.
• Rate Verification: Review and confirm rate accuracy before formal issuance.
• Systems Integration: Support the ongoing development of the Ratescalc and Workforce One integration.
• Document Control: Ensure consistent maintenance and organisation of all rates documentation.
• Compliance: Calculate labour hire rates and ensure full regulatory compliance.

Skills and Experience

• Extensive and proven experience in a complex payroll, rates calculation, or rates compliance role.
• Deep knowledge of interpreting complex Australian Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements (EAs)
• Hands-on experience with automated rate calculation tools, specifically Ratescalc.
• Complex Calculations: Expertise in calculating multi-layered rates including overtime, shift penalties, and allowances.
• Technical familiarity with Workforce One system setup and data entry is highly desirable.
• Sharp analytical skills for complex labour hire rate calculations.
• Exceptional time management to meet strict same-day communication deadlines.
• Cross-Industry Knowledge: Broad experience applying awards across diverse sectors

What MRAEL Offers You:

• A phone, and laptop to support your role.
• Attractive salary packaging options.
• Flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• A supportive and energetic team environment where your contributions are valued.

Ready to Make a Difference? Join us in shaping the future of apprenticeships and empowering others to reach their career goals. Apply today and become a part of a rewarding journey with MRAEL!

Important Details:

• Immediate start required
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.
• This role requires an Australian Federal Police Check and a Working with Children (Blue Card), which we will arrange for the successful applicant.

MRAEL are committed to supporting National Reconciliation efforts through the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan, fostering respectful relationships and creating meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.