Journey Early Learning – Macquarie Park NSW
Payroll Officer | Journey Early Learning
Make Payroll Matter. Grow Your Career. Be Part of Journey.
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?
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.
About the Role
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.
You'll be responsible for:
Supporting end-to-end payroll processing and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
Maintaining accurate employee payroll records and data
Responding to payroll queries and providing clear support to employees and leaders
Identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies and issues
Completing payroll reconciliations, reporting and data checks
Using Excel to manage, analyse and maintain payroll information
Supporting payroll compliance and ensuring processes are followed accurately
Contributing to payroll process improvements and system enhancements
Working collaboratively with People & Culture and other Support Office teams
You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your responsibilities, build your knowledge and continue developing your payroll career within a supportive team.
About You




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.
You'll bring:
2–3 years' experience in payroll or a similar role
Experience supporting end-to-end payroll processes
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Intermediate Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership and responsibility
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with employees and stakeholders
A willingness to learn new systems, processes and ways of working
A collaborative approach and genuine interest in contributing to a positive team culture
Experience with Employment Hero will be highly regarded, but is not essential.
Why Join Journey?
Professional development and opportunities to grow your career
Journey Academy learning and development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative Support Office environment
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family
Opportunities to grow your career across the Journey Early Learning network
A values-driven organisation where people are encouraged to contribute, learn and grow
About Journey
At Journey Early Learning, our people are at the heart of creating exceptional experiences for children and families.
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 team-oriented environment where you're encouraged to take ownership, share ideas and continue developing your expertise.
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.
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📌 Payroll Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Journey Early Learning
📍 New South Wales