Finance Officer (Payroll Services), Independent School

Cornish College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornish College in Melbourne, VIC, is seeking a Finance Officer (Payroll Services) to manage accurate and timely payroll for all staff in a compliant manner. You will support internal controls and contribute to financial reporting through payroll reconciliations and analysis.

The role involves collaboration with the HR Manager and Finance Manager to drive process improvements and ensure adherence to the College's policies and EBA. Applications close with details on the College website.

Qualifications

• Payroll and payroll systems experience would be ideal.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing and administration.
• Compliance and taxation.
• Accounting and reconciliation.
• Systems, process improvement and reporting.

Job description

Finance Officer (Payroll Services), Independent School

The Finance Officer (Payroll Services) plays a vital role in supporting the smooth and effective operation of the College’s business and financial activities. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all staff, ensuring full compliance with legislative requirements, the College’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA), employment contracts, and internal policies.

This position provides high-quality service to staff, maintains strong internal controls, and contributes to the integrity of the College’s financial reporting through payroll reconciliations, analysis, and continuous process improvements, while working collaboratively with the Human Resources Manager, Finance Manager, and broader College staff.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing and Administration

Compliance and Taxation

Accounting and Reconciliation

Systems, Process Improvement, and Reporting

To Apply for this Position

Applications are recommended to review the position and application details on our website: https://www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au/about-cornish/employment/

Advice to Applicants

In your cover letter please outline your qualifications and your main areas of expertise. We’d like to get to know you a little through your letter.

Your response to the Position Description should focus on the following:

Your experience in working in Finance, specifically with payroll and associated services

Any other information demonstrating your suitability to working in this role at Cornish College

To submit your application, please ensure you complete theApplication for Employment on our website https://www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au/about-cornish/employment/ by 9.00am on Friday 6 November 2026

For additional information please email:

The College is a Child Safe employer and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and all staff are expected to observe the College Code of Conduct.

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