Job Description

Journey Early Learning – Macquarie Park NSW

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Payroll Officer | Journey Early Learning

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Make Payroll Matter. Grow Your Career. Be Part of Journey.

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Are you a Payroll Officer who takes pride in getting the details right, enjoys supporting people and is ready to take ownership of your work?

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Journey Early Learning is looking for a Payroll Officer to join our Support Office team. This is an opportunity to bring your payroll experience into a collaborative environment where you'll play an important role in supporting our people across Journey's growing network of early learning centres.

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About the Role

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As our Payroll Officer, you'll support the accurate and timely processing of payroll while providing a responsive and people-focused service to employees and leaders across the organisation.

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You'll be responsible for:

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- Supporting end-to-end payroll processing and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
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- Maintaining accurate employee payroll records and data
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- Responding to payroll queries and providing clear support to employees and leaders
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- Identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies and issues
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- Completing payroll reconciliations, reporting and data checks
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- Using Excel to manage, analyse and maintain payroll information
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- Supporting payroll compliance and ensuring processes are followed accurately
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- Contributing to payroll process improvements and system enhancements
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- Working collaboratively with People & Culture and other Support Office teams
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You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your responsibilities, build your knowledge and continue developing your payroll career within a supportive team.

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About You

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We're looking for a Payroll Officer with 2–3 years' experience who is confident in their payroll knowledge and excited to continue learning and developing.

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You'll bring:

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- 2–3 years' experience in payroll or a similar role
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- Experience supporting end-to-end payroll processes
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- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
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- Intermediate Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data
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- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
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- A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership and responsibility
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- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with employees and stakeholders
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- A willingness to learn new systems, processes and ways of working
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- A collaborative approach and genuine interest in contributing to a positive team culture
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Experience with Employment Hero will be highly regarded, but is not essential.

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Why Join Journey?

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- Career development and opportunities to grow your career
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- Journey Academy learning and development opportunities
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- Supportive and cooperative Support Office environment
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family
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- Opportunities to grow your career across the Journey Early Learning network
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- A values-driven organisation where people are encouraged to contribute, learn and grow
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About Journey

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At Journey Early Learning, our people are at the heart of creating exceptional experiences for children and families.

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Our Support Office teams play an important role in supporting our centres and enabling our people to do their best work. You'll join a collaborative environment where you're encouraged to take ownership, share ideas and continue developing your expertise.

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If you're an experienced Payroll Officer looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your skills and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Payroll Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Journey Early Learning
📍 New South Wales