Payroll Officer

About Ruyton Girls' School 

Ruyton Girls' School is a forward-thinking independent K – 12 school with a long tradition of academic success and co-curricular achievement. Our focus is on preparing students for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community.

Why work at Ruyton Girls' School 

A recognised leader in education, we value and invest in our staff, supporting personal best and individual growth.  We do this by:

• Prioritising and investing in staff growth through meaningful professional development opportunities.
• Providing opportunities for connection and collaboration as a K-12 community that embraces a Whole School approach.
• Facilitating meaningful work that contributes to and positively impacts our students' educational journey.
• Investing in staff wellbeing with employee benefits that enhance the professional and personal lives of our people. 

Position Summary The Payroll Officer is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll for all school employees. This role ensures staff are paid correctly and in accordance with relevant industrial instruments, legislation, and school policies, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity.
  
The Payroll Officer provides professional and responsive support to staff payroll enquiries and maintains accurate payroll records.

This is a full-time, ongoing position with an immediate commencement, or a start date to be negotiated.

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How to Apply 

To apply for this role, click on the 'Apply for Job' button and complete the application form. Applications should be addressed to Kim Bence, Principal.
  
Applications close Friday 21 August 2026. No hard copy applications will be accepted.
  
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. Formal appointments, however, will not be finalised until after the closing date.

Enquiries should be directed to Ruyton Recruitment, ***********@ruyton.vic.edu.au.

Ruyton Commitment to Child Safety

Ruyton is committed to ensuring we embed a Child Safe environment, in which all our children and young people feel included, empowered, respected, valued, and safe. As part of our ongoing commitment to child safety and wellbeing, we ensure all staff, volunteers and contractors understand and adhere to our Child Safe Program, including Child Safe Polices and ongoing Child Safe Training.  Our Recruitment processes place people that support and reflect our Child Safety and Wellbeing values with the right qualifications and knowledge. Ruyton has a zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently within our policies and procedures.  Please refer to our school website to read our polices https://www.ruyton.vic.edu.au/our-school/policies/.

This position description summarises the essential responsibilities, activities, qualifications and skills associated with the role and may be reviewed or modified by the Principal or their delegate to reflect the School's strategic direction and the ongoing development of role requirements.