Join a well-established private education organisation as a Payroll Officer, responsible for the accurate and timely processing of end-to-end payroll. Working within a supportive finance team, you will manage payroll compliance, award interpretation, employee queries, and payroll reporting while ensuring a high level of accuracy and service delivery.

Detailed A well-regarded private education organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join its finance team. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of end-to-end payroll services, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards, and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities:

- Process end-to-end payroll for a large employee workforce on a fortnightly basis
- Maintain employee payroll records, including new starters, terminations, leave, and remuneration changes
- Interpret relevant awards, EBAs, and employment conditions
- Manage payroll-related compliance, including superannuation, payroll tax, STP, and statutory reporting
- Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end reporting requirements
- Respond to payroll enquiries and provide high-quality support to employees and managers
- Ensure payroll processes are completed accurately and within required deadlines




- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls

Skills & Experience:

- Previous experience in an end-to-end payroll position
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
- Experience interpreting awards and enterprise agreements
- Payroll system experience such as MicrOpay, Chris21/iChris, Employment Hero, Preceda, or similar
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience within the education sector will be highly regarded

Benefits:

- Supportive and team-oriented team environment
- Convenient location with flexible working arrangements
- Stable and well-established organisation
- Opportunity to contribute to a values-driven education provider and make a meaningful impact.

Desired Skills and Experience Payroll Processing End-to-End Payroll

Payroll Tax & Superannuation

Awards & EBA Interpretation

Chris21 / MicrOpay / Employment Hero

Reconciliations & Reporting

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or email Kelvin Murphy at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

📌 Payroll Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Robert Walters
📍 Melbourne