Payroll Officer
Payroll Officer
Melbourne Grammar School are seeking a diligent and collaborative professional with a commitment to the provision of high quality and proactive payroll services.
Based at our South Yarra campus, the Payroll Officer is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting key payroll functions, employee onboarding, and assisting with payroll transition projects. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders.
This is a full-time fixed term opportunity until July 2027.
Key Responsibilities
Process monthly and fortnightly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with relevant awards, agreements, and legislation
Assist with employee entitlements, deductions, and superannuation are processed correctly
Prepare and process payroll adjustments, back pays, termination payments and pro rate calculations as required
Maintain accurate payroll records and employee payroll documentation in accordance with legislative and audit requirements
Monitor and manage the payroll mailbox, responding to employee queries and resolving issues promptly
Facilitate the payroll component of the employee onboarding process, ensuring new hires are set up correctly in payroll systems
Assist the project team with the implementation with a new HRMS/Payroll system.
While not essential, MicroPay experience would be highly desirable
Our School is a place of extraordinary possibilities
Melbourne Grammar School is one of Australia's leading independent schools that believes in the holistic education of young people. This role is based at our South Yarra campus where our Senior School welcome around 869 boys in Years 9 - 12 each day and our Wadhurst campus, comprises 408 boys in Years 7 and 8 where they make the transition from primary to secondary education in an environment designed with their needs in mind.
We believe that education can create extraordinary possibilities in the lives of young people and the communities in which they live. We engage talented people and want them to create possibilities for themselves and for others. Teaching and learning at Melbourne Grammar School strikes a balance between the best of traditional approaches and contemporary practice. We are focused on growth and active participation, and our work is supported by expert and dedicated teachers, outstanding resources and learning spaces purpose-built for young learners.
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Applying for the role
To apply, please click on the 'Apply Now' button to be redirected to our secure online staff recruitment portal.
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Applications close Thursday 6 August 2025.
Please note, Melbourne Grammar staff must hold or be able to obtain a valid Working with Children Check. Melbourne Grammar School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Applicants should familiarise themselves with Melbourne Grammar Schools Child Safety policies and procedures and the values available on our website.
For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via [email protected]
