Lead Payroll Officer

The Role:

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.
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 School:
At Carey, our staff are integral members of our vibrant community, embodying a deep commitment to learning and an innate ability to ignite the same passions within our students.


Grounded in the core values of Care, Growth, and Respect, our staff play a pivotal role in nurturing a culture where every individual is valued, supported, and inspired to thrive.

The Perks:
A career at Carey, provides staff with access to:
5 Weeks Annual Leave
Access to outstanding facilities and resources
Onsite parking
A supported and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued and encouraged
...And much more!

Want to find out more?
If you are interested in a career at Carey, we're excited to hear from you!
submit your up-to-date Curriculum Vitae by 14 August 2025.
Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Let's work together to inspire young minds at Carey!

To find out more about this opportunity, download the Position Description here .

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