Payroll Officer

Mount Annan Christian College Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Annan Christian College Limited is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join the Finance team on a part-time parental leave contract through to May 2027. The successful applicant will manage fortnightly payroll with Xero and salary packaging using Southgate, while ensuring compliance with EBAs and legislative requirements.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years’ payroll experience, ability to handle high volumes, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ payroll experience.
• Experience processing high-volume payrolls.
• Sound understanding of payroll legislation, regulations and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting EBAs or industrial awards.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Proactive in improving processes.
• Intermediate MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end fortnightly payroll via Xero and salary packaging via Southgate.
• Process timesheets and payroll forms promptly.
• Maintain payroll records including entitlements and increments.
• Balance and reconcile fortnightly payroll outputs.
• Apply EBAs and Awards in line with policies.
• Provide superannuation administration for compliance.
• Process PAYG and month-end payroll journals.
• Generate payroll reports for management.

Skills

3+ years payroll experience

High-volume payroll

Payroll regulations & EBAs

Attention to detail

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Independent & collaborative

Process improvement

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Xero payroll

Southgate salary packaging

Job description

Parental Leave Position to May 2027 | Part Time (5 days per fortnight)

Mount Annan Christian College is seeking an appropriately qualified and experienced Payroll Officer to join our Finance team on a part-time parental leave contract through to May 2027. The successful applicant will demonstrate a genuine commitment to their Christian faith, through regular attendance and active involvement in their local Church.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the College’s fortnightly payroll and salary packaging arrangements.

Key responsibilities:

• Management of the end-to-end fortnightly payroll through Xero and salary packaging processing through Southgate
• Processing timesheets and payroll forms in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate payroll records including salary packaging, allowances, increment increases, commencements, terminations, leave entitlements and other relevant information
• Balancing and reconciling fortnightly payroll outputs each fortnight
• Interpreting and applying the terms and conditions in the Independent Schools NSW Teachers (Hybrid) and (Support and Operational Staff) Multi-Enterprise Agreements 2021 and relevant payroll policies and procedures
• Providing superannuation administration to ensure payroll processes are compliant with relevant legislation
• Processing PAYG monthly and statutory payments and process payroll end of month procedures, including data entry of journal entries
• Generating payroll reports as required by management

General:

• Interacting with staff at all levels of the College in a timely manner to resolve pay issues
• Assist the Finance Manager and senior leaders with ad hoc projects, reporting and administrative activities as required.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a payroll-related role.
• Experience processing high-volume payrolls.
• Sound understanding of payroll legislation, regulations and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs) or Industrial Awards.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a school environment
• Experience using Xero payroll
• Current First Aid certificate

Essential Requirements:

• A current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• A demonstrated commitment to the Christian faith, evidenced through regular church attendance and involvement.