Lead Payroll Officer

Carey Baptist Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 Weeks Annual Leave

Onsite parking

Access to outstanding facilities and resources

A supportive and inclusive work environment

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Melbourne seeks a Lead Payroll Officer to oversee payroll operations and ensure compliance. Ideal candidates will have accounting qualifications and extensive payroll management experience. This permanent, full-time role emphasizes leadership, communication, and a commitment to improving payroll processes. Join the dynamic team dedicated to nurturing a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading an end-to-end payroll function.
• Demonstrated experience in a mid-level to senior staff management role.
• Technically experienced in payroll with up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of payroll services ensuring compliance.
• Coordinate and manage end-to-end payroll operations.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement in payroll systems.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Leadership in payroll function

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to handle sensitive information

Education

Tertiary qualifications in accounting and/or business

Tools

iChris

Oracle

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The Role:

The Lead Payroll Officer is a leadership position within the School. They are responsible for coordinating and managing the accurate and compliant delivery of end-to-end payroll services.

Reporting to the Manager Finance, the Lead Payroll Officer is responsible for overseeing the accurate and compliant delivery of payroll services. This includes end-to-end payroll operations ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and providing guidance to the Payroll Officer. The role also drives a culture of continuous improvement in payroll systems and processes

The Role:

The Lead Payroll Officer is a leadership position within the School. They are responsible for coordinating and managing the accurate and compliant delivery of end-to-end payroll services.

Reporting to the Manager Finance, the Lead Payroll Officer is responsible for overseeing the accurate and compliant delivery of payroll services. This includes end-to-end payroll operations ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and providing guidance to the Payroll Officer. The role also drives a culture of continuous improvement in payroll systems and processes

This is a permanent, full-time position based at the Kew campus.

The Person:

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting and/or business with advanced excel skills
• Extensive experience leading an end-to-end payroll function and demonstrated experience in mid-level to senior staff management role
• Ability to lead and mentor Payroll Officer, to drive performance, drive development and system capability
• iChris experience will be highly regarded
• Oracle experience will be highly regarded
• Technically experienced in payroll with up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to interpret awards and enterprise bargaining agreements
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work with sensitive and confidential information

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is a requirement of employment for this position.


The School:
At Carey, our staff are integral members of our vibrant community, embodying a deep commitment to learning and an innate ability to ignite the same passions within our students.


Grounded in the core values of Care, Growth, and Respect, our staff play a pivotal role in nurturing a culture where every individual is valued, supported, and inspired to thrive.

The Perks:
A career at Carey, provides staff with access to:

• 5 Weeks Annual Leave
• Access to outstanding facilities and resources
• Onsite parking
• A supported and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued and encouraged

...And much more!


Want to find out more?
If you are interested in a career at Carey, we're excited to hear from you!

Click "Apply Now" to submit your up-to-date Curriculum Vitae by 14 August 2025.

Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Let's work together to inspire young minds at Carey!

To find out more about this opportunity, download the Position Description here.

Carey Baptist Grammar School reserves the right to close this advertisement at any time.

Carey Baptist Grammar School is committed to providing a safe environment for all students, acting in their best interests, promoting their wellbeing and keeping them safe at all times.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waters surrounding us and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

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Employment type

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