Flexible Payroll Officer (3-4 Days) – Education

Peace Lutheran College; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Superannuation 12.75%

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive environment

Job summary

Peace Lutheran College in Cairns seeks an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Administration Team. You will oversee end-to-end payroll for over 100 staff, provide payroll-related support to staff and management, and ensure payroll compliance across our school community.

Working closely with Administration and Leadership, you will maintain employee records, assist with HR tasks, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while navigating Australian payroll legislation and Awards.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' payroll processing experience.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience interpreting Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Strong numerical aptitude with the ability to identify discrepancies and calculate accurately.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management with ability to prioritise deadlines.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and discretion with confidential information.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience using payroll and HR systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with staff at all levels.
• A current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing.
• Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation.
• Managing payroll compliance and reporting requirements.
• Maintaining employee records and payroll documentation.
• Generalist HR administration processes - contract writing, onboarding.
• Responding to payroll enquiries with professionalism and discretion.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Discretion / confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Payroll systems

HR systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll software

HR systems

Job description

Peace Lutheran College in Cairns seeks an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Administration Team. You will oversee end-to-end payroll for over 100 staff, provide payroll-related support to staff and management, and ensure payroll compliance across our school community.

Working closely with Administration and Leadership, you will maintain employee records, assist with HR tasks, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while navigating Australian payroll legislation and Awards.