Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Payroll Administrator to join our team. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, maintenance of employee records, and providing administrative support. The successful candidate will have strong payroll processing experience, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and compliance with relevant legislative and organisational requirements.

This is a 22.5 hour/week position with the possibility of school hours.

Responsibilities - Processing monthly and fortnightly payrolls, ensuring all employee payments are accurate and completed within required timeframes.

- Reviewing payroll data, validating payroll information, distributing pay advices, and maintaining payroll records.
- Processing monthly and fortnightly timesheets and time and attendance data for full-time, part-time, and casual employees.
- Updating and maintaining employee information within the payroll system, including personal details, taxation information, superannuation funds, bank account details, and other employment-related records.
- Responding to payroll-related enquiries from employees in a professional and timely manner.
- Assisting with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and record management.
- Supporting the finance team with administrative tasks and other duties as required.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes, accuracy, and efficiency.

Qualifications - Demonstrated payroll processing experience.

- Experience using Frontier Software products, including iChris and Clipboard (Desirable).




- Previous experience working within a school environment (Desirable).
- Knowledge of relevant payroll legislation, including Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation (Desirable).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- The ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Advantages - A supportive and collaborative team environment.

- A range of benefits such as access to the School’s Wellbeing Centre and daily lunch during the school term.
- Working in a dynamic international boarding school environment with a large cross section of employee and manager roles.

About us Geelong Grammar School is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across three campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff, and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity and academic rigour, and we value wisdom.

How to apply Please submit a resume, cover letter and document addressing the key selection criteria. Applications close at 10:00am on Wednesday the 29th of July 2026. Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews and offers may occur prior to the closing date.

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