Payroll Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite staff parking

Salary packaging options

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Modern facilities and resources

Job summary

Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) invites applications for a Payroll Officer. This full-time, permanent role is based in Melbourne’s leafy east and provides end-to-end payroll support for fortnightly and monthly payruns.

The successful candidate will hold a qualification in Payroll or Finance, have at least five years’ senior payroll experience in education, and be proficient with Australian payroll legislation, EBAs and Modern Awards.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Payroll, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years as senior payroll specialist in education.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and EBA/Modern Awards.
• Experience with Synergetic Payroll or equivalent.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and deadline-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end payroll support for fortnightly and monthly payruns.
• Collaborate with Payroll Administrator to support growth and development.
• Interpret EBAs and Modern Awards and ensure accurate payroll calculations.
• Meet deadlines with precision and attention to detail.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Education

Payroll/Finance qualification

Tools

Synergetic Payroll

Payroll software

Job description

Full time

19h ago , from Is Recruit - Independent Schools

• 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.

Discover more of what makes our College community so special here

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.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

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.