Payroll Officer

Presbyterian Ladies' College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite staff parking

Generous leave entitlements

Salary packaging options

Professional development opportunities

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) in Melbourne is seeking a Payroll Officer for a full-time, permanent role.

You’ll manage end-to-end payroll for fortnightly and monthly payruns (383 staff and 317 casual staff) with a senior payroll colleague supporting your development in a community‑focused school environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Payroll, Finance or a similar field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a senior payroll specialist in education or similar.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, EBA’s and Modern Awards.
• Experience interpreting EBAs and applying accurate payroll calculations.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented with strong stakeholder engagement and deadline focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end payroll support for fortnightly and monthly payruns.
• Collaborate with the Payroll Administrator and Business Office team for accuracy and growth.
• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll rules and WWCC/child safety requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Education

Payroll/Finance qualification

Tools

Synergetic Payroll

Job description

• Provide end-to-end payroll support at a leading independent school
• Full-time, permanent role, based in Melbourne’s leafy east
• Ideal for someone seeking a career development opportunity

Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) is a leading ELC to Year 12 Christian independent day and boarding school with a focus on the development of the whole person that includes an outstanding academic tradition, an international outlook and strong pastoral and co-curricular programs.

THE ROLE

Are you looking for your next Payroll opportunity, with strong growth and leadership development potential?

Are you drawn to working in a community-focused environment?

If so, we invite you to explore a full-time, permanent role at PLC as the Payroll Officer.

This is a true "hands on" opportunity for someone to provide end-to-end support to the College’s fortnightly and monthly payruns (currently 383 full-time / part-time staff and 317 casual staff). You’ll work alongside our experienced Payroll Administrator, who brings long-standing knowledge of the College and is keen to support your professional growth in this role.

Commencing as soon as possible, this role offers the opportunity to join a stable, leading school and become part of a skilled, welcoming, and highly collaborative Business Office team.

A copy of the position description is attached.

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ABOUT YOU

You hold a relevant qualification in Payroll, Finance or a similar field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a senior payroll specialist in an education environment or similar.

Knowledge of Synergetic Payroll system or other enterprise payroll software, as well as up-to-date knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, will ensure your success in this role.

You will have experience in interpreting EBA’s and Modern Awards, with the ability to apply accurate payroll calculations and provide informed insights.

Alongside your technical expertise, you’ll bring a collaborative, team-oriented approach, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to meet deadlines with precision and attention to detail.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT PLC

• beautiful school grounds set on 16 hectares in a parkland setting, providing a picturesque and peaceful environment for students and staff to learn and socialise
• onsite staff parking, plus easy access to public transport and major arterials
• generous leave entitlements
• access to salary packaging options
• access to state-of-the-art resources and spaces, including our new Joan Montgomery sports, aquatic and fitness centre
• free coffee on Wednesdays
• opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development
• and more…

Applications close 5pm Friday 13 November 2026. Interviews will be scheduled shortly after the closing date.

All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain an Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC) and undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

PLC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its staff, where they feel welcomed, safe and respected.