Genesis Christian College is an authentic Christian school that provides high quality education. We develop in our students a passion for lifelong learning, Christian character and a desire to serve God in the wider community. We deliver innovative, relevant education that develops personal excellence and school pride within a safe Christ-centred environment. Our modern, well-equipped campus is located on the north side of Brisbane with an enrolment of over 1600 students from Prep to Year 12.

Genesis Christian College is seeking an experienced and highly organised Payroll Officer to join our dynamic Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a complex and rewarding payroll function while contributing to a Christ-centred learning setting that positively impacts the lives of over 1,600 students and their families.

About the Role

As our Payroll Officer, you will take ownership of the end-to-end fortnightly payroll process across multiple Awards and Enterprise Agreements, ensuring employees are paid accurately, compliantly and on time.

This is a diverse and hands-on role that combines payroll expertise with broader finance administration responsibilities, requiring exceptional attention to detail, confidentiality and customer service.

Key responsibilities include:

- Managing the end-to-end fortnightly payroll process for approx. 350 staff

- Processing timesheets, leave transactions and payroll adjustments

- Calculating back pays, termination payments and payroll reconciliations

- Preparing and processing employee superannuation payments

- Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreement

- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records

- Responding to payroll enquiries from employees across the College

- Supporting the broader Finance team as required

About You





You are an experienced payroll professional who takes pride in accuracy, confidentiality and exceptional service. You enjoy working with people, solving problems, and ensuring every detail is correct.

To be successful, you will have:

- Demonstrated experience processing payroll, timesheets, leave and payroll adjustments

- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements

- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality

- Proven ability to manage deadlines and prioritise competing tasks

- Strong Microsoft Excel skills

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- A positive, proactive and service-oriented attitude

- An active Christian faith

Desirable:

- Business and/or accounting qualifications

- Previous payroll experience within a school or not-for-profit organisation

- Experience using TASS

Why Join Genesis?

At Genesis Christian College, we recognise the value our employees bring and are committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued and encouraged to thrive.

We offer:

- A highly supportive and collaborative workplace culture

- Annual salary increases in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement

- School Fee Staff Discount

- Meaningful work within a vibrant Christian community

- Part time, term-time employment (45 weeks per year), providing additional flexibility during school holiday periods

Applications should include:

- A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements

- Your CV

- A written Pastor's reference

- The names and contact details of 2 professional referees

TO APPLY, CLICK HERE: Payroll Officer

Genesis Christian College is committed to promoting student safety and wellbeing in accordance with the Child Safe Standards and the guidelines of the Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC).

📌 Payroll Officer (Bray Park)
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