People & Culture
Payroll Officer
Overall, Purpose of the Position
The Payroll Officer is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely preparation, processing and administration of Barker's fortnightly payroll for all employees and casual staff.
Working closely with the Payroll Manager and Senior Payroll Officer, the role provides payroll administration support, maintains employee payroll records, assists with compliance requirements, and responds to payroll-related enquiries while always ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation and processing of the fortnightly payroll
Maintain employee payroll records, including entering current employees and updating employee
Process timesheets, including manual timesheet entries where required
Support the Senior Payroll Officer with termination payments, long service leave calculations and other payroll adjustments
Prepare and distribute payroll reports as required
Assist with payroll reconciliations and data checking
Maintain accurate payroll filing and record‐keeping systems
Support onboarding, contract variation and offboarding administration, particularly during peak periods throughout December and January
Assist with superannuation reconciliations and uploads
Assist with quarterly contractor superannuation reconciliations and reporting
Process monthly union fee deductions and reconciliations
Assist in the interpretation and application of payroll-related Awards, Enterprise Agreements and employment conditions
Respond to payroll enquiries from employees in a timely,



professional and customer‐focused manner
Reconcile leave balances, calculations and employee entitlements
Support annual remuneration reviews and salary increases, including CMEA annual increases
Maintain government agency documentation and reporting requirements, including PRODA
Attend regular meetings with Human Resources and other stakeholders as required
Undertake other payroll and administrative duties as directed by the Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll Officer
Skills and Knowledge Essential to the Job
Technical
Minimum of 3-5 years' payroll administration experience
Sound understanding of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and employment obligations
Strong numeracy and Microsoft Excel skills
Experience interpreting Awards, Enterprise Agreements and employment conditions
Experience using payroll and HRIS systems
Experience with Aurion and/or Clipboard payroll systems highly regarded
Experience within the education sector is desirable
Essential Personal Attributes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion
Strong organisational and time management skills




Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines
Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills
Commitment to delivering high levels of customer service
Ability to support the Christian values and ethos of the School
Accountability
Child Safety
Barker College has an abiding commitment to the safety, protection and well‐being of all children and young people in our care.
All staff members will be held accountable for ensuring adherence to the policies of the School, in particular those relating to the safeguarding of children.
Child safety is an essential element of the role and those in the position will be required to support, understand and sign up to the school policy.
General
Breaches to a staff member's responsibilities and/or authority will be managed through the School's Disciplinary Management Procedures.
This defined accountability is underpinned by Barker College's Code of Conduct and the Complaints Procedures.
Work Health and Safety
All staff members will be held accountable for their actions and omissions where it affects their own or another person's workplace safety.
Special Conditions
Prepared to undertake any additional training to complement the position
4 days per week Ideally Mon – Thursday 8.30 to 4.30pm
Organisation Chart Relative to Position
The Manager's Manager: Director of Finance
The Immediate Manager: Payroll Manager
This position: Payroll Officer
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📌 Payroll Officer - Part Time (Sydney)
🏢 Barker College
📍 Sydney