Join our team as a Payroll Officer and play a key role in ensuring every employee is paid accurately and on time.
In this dynamic role, you’ll bring your sharp attention to detail and strong organisational skills to manage payroll processes with precision, while staying on top of awards, EBAs, and tax regulations. You’ll also be the go-to person for payroll queries, providing clear, professional support and helping to create a seamless experience for our people.
Why MACSEYE?
Make a Real Impact: you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of children, supporting their development in a lively and supportive atmosphere.
Supportive Team Environment: you will collaborate with a passionate and friendly team dedicated to excellence in early childhood education.
Growth and Development: you have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and advance your career with ongoing professional development opportunities in a thriving field.
Job Description
As a Payroll Officer, you’ll ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while supporting compliance, reporting, and exceptional service delivery.
Process and administer payroll, maintaining accurate employee records and managing adjustments such as overtime and deductions
Ensure compliance with awards, EBAs, tax regulations, and other payroll-related legislation
Provide clear, timely responses to employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies
Collaborate with People Services and Finance teams to support seamless payroll operations
Prepare payroll reports, assist with audits, and contribute to continuous process improvement
Qualifications
Experience in payroll processing with strong knowledge of payroll systems and proceduresProficiency in payroll software (e.g. Employment Hero, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel
Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
Clear communication skills with a customer-focused approach to supporting employees and stakeholders
Additional Information
What’s in it for you?
- Ongoing Training: Access continuous professional development and training
- Inclusive Environment: Thrive in a welcoming, supportive workplace
- Career Advancement: Explore opportunities for growth and advancement within our organisation
About MACSEYE
MACSEYE is a pioneering organisation dedicated to establishing a network of early childhood and school-aged care programs across Melbourne Archdiocese. Our mission is to support every child in their journey to reach their full potential through programs that focus on holistic development, identity, health, and well-being.
Guided by principles of child-centered care, collaboration, lifelong learning, and evidence-based decision-making, we partner with schools, parishes, and communities to foster a connected and supportive environment for children and their families.
Join us at MACSEYE, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference.
As a child safe organisation, MACSEYE prioritises the safety, wellbeing and protection of children in our care. We require applicants to undergo relevant child safety screening prior to appointment and for all employees to adhere with our child safe practices.
We welcome applications from people from all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disabilities.
