Company Description Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education.
Employing 5,000 staff, we create life-changing opportunities for students to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 60,000 aspirational students across our global network each year.
Job Description Reporting to the Group Payroll Manager and based in Sydney CBD, the Payroll Officer is part of a supportive and experienced team of 12 payroll professionals across Sydney and Melbourne in Australia, and Christchurch in New Zealand.
The role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely and compliant end-to-end payroll services for allocated business units and colleges across Navitas operations.
Key responsibilities include: Delivering end-to-end payroll processing across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, changes to employment conditions and terminations.
Ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time, in accordance with legislative requirements, industrial instruments, statutory obligations and agreed payroll deadlines.
Interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements, Modern Awards and internal policies to ensure compliant payroll processing.
Independently calculating termination payments for all termination scenarios, including redundancies, with correct tax treatment and reporting.
Processing payroll adjustments, back pays and corrections as required.
Reconciling payroll outputs, including leave balances, pay history and payroll reports.
Supporting Single Touch Payroll (STP) reconciliation and submissions in line with ATO requirements.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records and documentation.
Responding to payroll enquiries in a professional, timely and customer-focused manner.
Liaising with HR, Finance and managers to resolve payroll-related matters.
Assisting with payroll audits,



reconciliations and reporting requirements.
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
Supporting the payroll team during peak periods and team member absences.
Maintaining strict confidentiality when handling employee and payroll information.
Qualifications Essential Proven end-to-end payroll processing experience of 3+ years in a medium to large organisation.
Solid understanding of Australian payroll-related legislation, including the Fair Work Act, ATO requirements and state/territory-based long service leave legislation.
Experience interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements, Modern Awards, and internal policies in payroll processing.
Demonstrated ability to independently calculate termination payments, including accurate tax calculations and understanding of statutory reporting requirements.
Intermediate Excel skills, with the ability to analyse payroll data, perform payroll reconciliations and support payroll reporting.
Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with a range of stakeholders.
Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team setting.
Strong commitment to confidentiality and the appropriate handling of sensitive information.
Desirable Experience using iChris / Chris21 payroll system.
Experience supporting New Zealand and/or Singapore payrolls.
Experience working in a complex or multi-entity payroll environment.
Payroll-related qualifications or professional payroll association membership.
Additional Information This is a full-time Payroll Officer position, based in our Sydney CBD office.
Navitas offers a hybrid working model, with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working from home.
Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents (working holiday makers or other temporary visa holders are not eligible).
Start date flexible.

📌 Payroll Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Navitas
📍 New South Wales