Senior Payroll Officer
Senior Payroll Officer
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$ 85000 - 100000
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Job Description
Join Our Finance Team at Tintern Grammar
Senior Payroll Officer
Ongoing part time (0.8FTE) effective September 2025
About the School
Tintern Grammar is a leading independent school in Melbournes eastern suburbs and it has a history of over 145 years with students from our Early Learning Centre to Year 12. The school is set in a beautiful expansive environment of gardens ovals and grounds. At Tintern Grammar our positive culture is shaped by our Compass Values guiding both staff and students.
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior payroll professional to join our Finance team of six. This role is responsible for leading the end to end payroll process ensuring compliance with relevant legislation agreement and awards maintaining accurate records and providing a high level of service to staff across the School. You will also contribute to continuous improvement projects and support key reporting compliance and audit functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and reconcile monthly and fortnightly payroll superannuation and ad-hoc pay runs.
- Maintain accurate payroll records in Synergetic and ensure all employee data is current.
- Interpret and apply industrial instruments including Awards and Agreements.
- Manage leave processing and forecasting and support timesheet approvals.
- Prepare and submit statutory reporting including ATO Superannuation WGEA DET ABS and WorkCover.
- Support internal and external audits and payroll-related reconciliations.
- Provide timely and accurate payroll advice to staff and leaders.
- Lead or support payroll related system improvements and documentation updates.
- Ensure payroll practices align with legislative obligations and School policies.
About You
- Extensive experience in end-to-end payroll processing with award interpretation ideally in a school or education setting.
- Advanced understanding of payroll compliance including NES Agreement and Award taxation superannuation and leave entitlements.
- Experience using Synergetic Payroll or similar systems is highly desirable.
- Exceptional attention to detail problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to high-quality customer service.
- Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
- Resilience flexibility and the ability to manage changing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and support system upgrades.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary super salary packaging options
- 5 weeks annual leave and 15 days personal leave (pro-rata for part time)
- 30.4 hours per week can be negotiated to work over either 4 or 5 days
- Wellbeing days and Mid-term break
- Discount school tuition fees (when applicable)
- Professional development opportunities and access to outstanding facilities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A supportive school community committed to wellbeing and growth
- Hybrid work in school holidays
Our Benefits
- Competitive base and leave package
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Access to outstanding facilities and resources
- Health & Wellbeing activities throughout the year
If you are passionate about working in education and thrive in a dynamic environment we would love to hear from you.
Please view the Position Description for a full overview of duties.
Applications for this position should include a current curriculum vitae and names of two referees. All applications should be submitted by Friday 8 August 2025
Only people with the right to work in this country may apply for this position
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
