• Flexible work arrangements - hybrid.
• Work with a leading not-for-profit organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Are you detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about delivering accurate payroll services?

Glen Education is seeking a Payroll Officer to join our People Experience team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accurate and compliant delivery of payroll for over 200 education and support staff.

As a Payroll Officer, you will manage end-to-end payroll processing, maintain data integrity, and administer employee entitlements. Working closely with HR, Finance, and educational managers, you’ll ensure payroll operations align with relevant awards, legislation, and organisational policies.

This role is 3 days per week (Tuesday - Thursday)

Key Responsibilities

• Process fortnightly payroll for 200+ employees using Employment Hero.
• Review timesheets and liaise with HR on classifications, offboarding, and entitlements.
• Administer allowances, deductions, salary packaging, and final pays.
• Manage leave entitlements, including LSL and parental leave claims.
• Prepare and lodge quarterly PLSA calculations and WorkCover reports.
• Complete monthly reconciliations for superannuation and STP obligations.
• Maintain accurate payroll data and ensure compliance with confidentiality and award requirements.
• Support HR with general tasks and projects as required.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 12 months’ experience managing end-to-end in-house payroll.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time and problem-solve, in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and superannuation.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Desirable

• Experience with Employment Hero or similar platforms.
• Knowledge or experience with the Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement (VECTEA).
• Experience in HR or willingness to develop HR skills.
• Experience preparing reports for management.
• Background in not-for-profit organisations.

Why Join Us?

At Glen Education, we value collaboration, innovation, and supporting our people. You’ll be part of a team that fosters a positive work culture and contributes to meaningful outcomes in education.

Further Information

Further information about Glen Education can be found at gleneducation.org.au.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, or to obtain a detailed position description, please contact Michael Plowright or Rocio Riano at [email protected] using the subject line: Payroll Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working With Children Check and National Police Check. Glen Education is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times.

Glen Education promotes diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices. We welcome applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations and religions.