Payroll Manager

At King's, we place value on selecting staff who are committed to honouring God through their gifts and talents, and who have a passion to help young people succeed. We seek staff to become part of our collegiate culture to provide challenging, differentiated, and engaging learning for each of their students. Payroll Manager We are seeking passionate and dedicated Payroll Manager to join our Corporate Services team for immediate start. Reporting to the Business Manager, this position will be primarily at our Pimpama campus; you will be required to travel to Reedy Creek and Logan Village. This is a permanent full‑time position, Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. Position Purpose The Payroll Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end management of the school’s payroll function, ensuring the accurate and timely payment of all staff in accordance with relevant Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and statutory requirements. The role ensures compliance with payroll legislation and industrial relations frameworks. You will also add value to the Business through continuous improvement and providing exceptional services to internal and external stakeholders. Payroll Management Manage the end‑to‑end payroll process for all teaching, corporate and casual staff Ensure accuracy and timeliness of pay runs, including salaries, allowances, deductions, leave, pay reviews and terminations Maintain employee data and payroll records in the payroll system (TASS) Oversee STP (Single Touch Payroll) reporting, superannuation, PAYG and the year‑end reconciliations Detailed review of the fortnightly pay run processed Compliance and Governance Ensure compliance with Fair Work, ATO and Superannuation legislation Monitor changes in Education sector industrial relations, awards and agreements Prepare and lodge required statutory returns and reports as required Maintain confidentiality and integrity of employee and payroll data Process Improvement and Systems Lead payroll audits, reconciliations and process reviews Recommend and implement improvements to the payroll systems and controls Collaborate with IT, HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate data flow and integration Support Provide accurate payroll and award interpretation advice to staff and management Support HR and Finance in workforce planning, budgeting and reporting Act as a key liaison with external auditors, regulatory bodies and payroll providers as required Leadership Supervise and support the Payroll officers within the team Foster a culture of accuracy, service excellence and continuous improvement Qualifications and Experience Minimum 5 years payroll experience, preferably in education Strong understanding of industrial instruments relevant to education Experience using education‑sector payroll systems (TASS, Aurion, etc) Proven ability to manage complex payroll environments with multiple employment types and rosters Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes In‑depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements High attention to detail, analytical and problem‑solving skills Excellent communication and relationship management Discretion, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality Alignment with the school’s Christian based ethos Applications close at 4:00pm on Friday 14 NOVEMBER 2025. Application requirements Your curriculum vitae should include details for; At least 2 recent professional referees (including your current employer) At least 1 referee who can attest to your suitability to work within the values and culture of an expanding Christian school (preferably from a Pastor or Minister) About our College King’s is an expanding, multi‑campus school that places paramount importance on the development of the whole child, with a particular focus on providing every student the opportunity to develop Christian leadership skills that will prepare them for their future. Our programmes challenge and shape students’ thinking and understanding of their role in the world. With our growing existing campuses and plans for further new campus development, King’s provides excellent career progression opportunities. We encourage suitable applicants to apply to join the growing team at any of King’s Christian College campuses. Our College currently consists of 3 dynamic campuses, with several more campuses in the planning stages, serving the communities in which they are located. The REEDY CREEK CAMPUS (on the southern end of the Gold Coast) has more than 2600 students on‑site, from Early Learning through to Year 12. This campus also includes a Trade Training College. Our PIMPAMA CAMPUS (on the northern end of the Gold Coast) currently has over 2000 students on‑site, from Early Learning to Year 12. King’s LOGAN VILLAGE CAMPUS (in south‑west Logan) currently has over 1000 students on‑site, offering places for students from Early Learning through to High School. King's Christian College is committed to acting in accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (QLD) to promote the safety and wellbeing of all students. As such, candidates will be subject to a Qld Teacher Registration check or Blue Card screening and other relevant checks as required. 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