Payroll Officer

Heathdale Christian College is a thriving Biblical learning community committed to empowering both staff and students to develop their unique God-given potential.  

About the Culture and Team:  

At Heathdale, we cherish the shared trust that has been built within our growing community through 40-plus years of glorifying God in our work. Providing staff freedom to live out their Christian faith is central to the health of our thriving community, and we seek to ensure our staff feel cared for, supported, and secure in this Christ-centred environment. 

Every day, we strive to see our students and community flourish in their God-given potential. Committing to personal growth, investing in others, and seeking ways to collaborate, improve, innovate, and implement changes that benefit the mission of the College – ultimately, growing together as we fulfil God's call for our careers.  

As devoted followers of Jesus, the statement 'To God be the glory' is not just a phrase, but a reflection of our staff's hearts as they strive to serve God through their daily work.  

The Position: 

Due to the continued growth of the College, we are seeking a suitably qualified temporary part-time Payroll Officer to join our Christ-centred community.

The Payroll Officer’s primary purpose is to ensure that payroll processing for the College is managed effectively. This position will take responsibility for the College’s payroll system and require all tasks to be performed effectively and efficiently, as required by the needs of the College. 

The position is based at the Werribee campus and is set to commence in term 4 this year and will be on a temporary part time basis.

This position is three days a week on fixed term contract that will end on Friday 18 December 2026.

The Person: 

Education and Experience:

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience processing end-to-end payroll for 450+ employees in a medium to large organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply Fair Work Awards, employment contracts, pay rates, allowances, leave entitlements, purchased leave arrangements, salary sacrifice arrangements, and other employment conditions.
• Demonstrated experience working with complex, integrated payroll and HRIS systems, together with a strong understanding of ATO compliance requirements, including STP reporting, PAYG withholding, and superannuation obligations.
• Payroll experience within the education sector or a similarly complex workforce environment is desirable.
• Previous experience with the Aurion Payroll and HRIS system is advantageous.
• Sound understanding of payroll legislation, employment obligations, Fair Work requirements, taxation, superannuation, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft 365 suite.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in payroll processing, reconciliations, and data management.
• Demonstrated experience in payroll reconciliations, payroll reporting, salary sacrifice administration, and processing payroll adjustments, including back pay calculations and leave corrections.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, professional, and customer-focused advice to employees and other stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to strict payroll deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
• Certificate IV, Diploma, or Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Holds a current Employee Working with Children Check (Employee) and a satisfactory National Police Check.

Professional Attributes: 

• Actively contributes to Heathdale Christian College's team culture by the means of displaying humility, a desire for excellence, a strong sense of self-awareness, and collaboration. 
• Demonstrate a high level of communication, professional, and interpersonal skills when relating to leadership, teachers, and colleagues. 
• Contributes to the efficient and effective functioning of their team to meet organisational objectives. 

For more information, please see the detailed Position Description. 

How to Apply: 

If you have the relevant skills, abilities, and qualifications, please click Apply and submit your application. If you have any further questions, please contact People and Culture via email ***********@heathdale.vic.edu.au. 

• Applications Close: Friday 4 September 2026.
• Applicants will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may be booked prior to closing.

The College has a zero tolerance of child abuse. We have established a series of Policies, Procedures and a Code of Conduct for all employees, volunteers and contractors working with our students. This is aimed to protect children from abuse and embed a culture of child safety in the school environment.