THE PERSON:

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting and/or business with advanced excel skills
• Extensive experience leading an end-to-end payroll function and demonstrated experience in mid-level to senior staff management role
• Ability to lead and mentor Payroll Officer, to drive performance, drive development and system capability
• iChris experience will be highly regarded
• Oracle experience will be highly regarded
• Technically experienced in payroll with up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to interpret awards and enterprise bargaining agreements
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work with sensitive and confidential information

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is a requirement of employment for this position.

The Lead Payroll Officer is a leadership position within the School. They are responsible for coordinating and managing the accurate and compliant delivery of end-to-end payroll services.
Reporting to the Manager Finance, the Lead Payroll Officer is responsible for overseeing the accurate and compliant delivery of payroll services. This includes end-to-end payroll operations ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and providing guidance to the Payroll Officer. The role also drives a culture of continuous improvement in payroll systems and processes
This is a permanent, full-time position based at the Kew campus.