Position Title: Payroll Officer
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time
Reports To: Financial Controller
Industry: Education Services

About the Company

Our client is a leading provider of education services, dedicated to delivering high-quality learning experiences and supporting educational excellence. With a commitment to integrity, innovation, and community impact, they foster a positive and collaborative environment that values both staff and student success.

Position Overview

The Payroll Officer will play a key role in supporting the wider Payoll team with end-to-end payroll processing for the organisation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of payroll systems and regulations, particularly within the education sector or similar service-based environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Process fortnightly/monthly payroll accurately and in accordance with company policies and relevant legislation (e.g., Fair Work Act, NES, Superannuation, etc.).

• Maintain payroll records and employee data, including new hires, terminations, leave entitlements, and contract changes.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant awards, enterprise agreements, and employment legislation.

• Ass with preparing payroll reports and reconciliations for internal stakeholders and external auditors.

• Calculate and process superannuation, PAYG, and other statutory obligations.

• Respond to payroll queries from employees in a timely and professional manner.

• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure alignment on employee remuneration and benefits.

• Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll information at all times.

• Assist in the development and implementation of payroll procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements

• 2-3 years experience in payroll administration

• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.

• Experience with payroll systems HR3 or Employment Hero - Beneficial but not essential

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Desirable Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Payroll Administration, Accounting, or related field.

• Experience working with EA or award interpretations in education or public sector environments.

• Familiarity with HRIS systems and integration with payroll.