Wilderness School is a non-denominational day and boarding girl’s school educating students from Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. Since 1884, Wilderness School has prepared girls to be adventurous, courageous, responsible, and respectful learners and leaders. At Wilderness, we strive to enable each student to be the best that she can be.

About the Role

Wilderness School is seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Payroll Officer to join our Finance team in a permanent, part time 0.6FTE capacity.

This is a key role responsible for delivering an accurate, timely and comprehensive end-to-end payroll service for the School, approximately 250 employees. Working closely with the Finance Manager, Business Manager and Director of People & Culture, you will ensure our payroll processes are efficient, compliant and provide a high level of service to our staff.

The successful applicant will ideally commence mid November. The 0.6FTE (22.5 hours) can be split over multiple days, and will negotiable for the right candidate, however Mondays are essential.

In this role, you will:

- Manage end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing, including salaries, leave, superannuation, salary sacrifice and payroll journals
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of PAYG, superannuation and salary packaging, including end-of-year requirements
- Process payroll variations, additional hours, casual claims, overtime, deductions and leave
- Interpret Enterprise Agreement and Award provisions relating to salary classifications, allowances and entitlements
- Maintain accurate payroll, leave and timesheet records and systems
- Undertake payroll reporting, reconciliations and audit-related activities




- Respond to staff payroll queries and provide timely, accurate advice
- Work collaboratively with Finance and People & Culture on payroll and industrial matters.

About You

- Significant experience managing end-to-end payroll, ideally within an organisation of a similar size
- Strong knowledge of payroll practices, superannuation, taxation and leave entitlements
- Demonstrated ability to interpret relevant legislation, Enterprise Agreements and Awards
- High-level proficiency in payroll and finance systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical payroll deadlines
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- A high level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Experience using ADP Payroll, working within a school environment, and knowledge of the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020 will be highly regarded.

Why work for us?

- 16 weeks of paid parental leave to support your family when it matters most
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your wellbeing
- onsite yoga classes to recharge mind and body
- in-house leadership development to grow your career
- an onsite café to connect and unwind

Join a workplace where professional excellence and personal wellbeing go hand in hand.

For a copy of the position description, please see here.

Applications will close 9am Monday 19th October 2026.

The School reserves the right to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.

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📌 Senior Payroll Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Wilderness School
📍 Adelaide