Our centralised payroll department in Dural processes payroll for the Pacific Group of Christian Schools. Due to our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Payroll Officer to support the growing needs of the Payroll team. The successful candidate will report to the Pacific Group Payroll Manager.
This is a permanent full time position with commencement date as soon as possible (A part time option may be negotiable for the right candidate).
Pacific Hills Christian School is a co-educational Prep to Year 12 Christian school with 1500 students, located in Dural, in the Hills District of Sydney. The School is part of the Pacific Group of ten Christian schools, with six of these schools located in regional NSW. The School emphasises excellence and growth in Christian character with its vision being 'to provide a Christian educational community as a centre of teaching, learning, and serving excellence founded on Biblically based beliefs, values, and behaviour'. A distinctive of Pacific Hills is our commitment to Christian service.
Job Description
As part of your application, please complete this application form: PHCS Application Form
To be considered for this role, you must upload a completed copy of this application form into the 'Other Documents' section, along with all other documents requested. Please check you have uploaded all the required documents or made a note of missing documents, before pressing submit.
Desired Skills and Experience
To be effective in this position the successful applicant should have:
Demonstrated experience in payroll and/or accounting
An accounting mindset and the natural ability to work with numbers
Proficiency in computer and Microsoft Excel skills
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise multiple tasks within a heavy workload.
Ability to work well under pressure and a deadline driven environment
A keen eye for detail and accuracy
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Core responsibilities include:
Processing of fortnightly end to end payroll for the regional schools
Payroll reporting
Processing payroll journals
Reconciliation of staff leave accruals
Calculation of termination entitlements, step level anniversaries, annual leave loading
Monthly superannuation remittances
Maintaining an up-to-date staff filing system
Managing child protection compliance
Responding to staff enquiries
Keeping abreast with tax and employment legislation
As a valued member of our community you will:
Have the opportunity to be a part of a supportive Christian community
Share in daily devotions as a staff
Access career growth & development
Have Global Mission opportunities
Have access to an on-site cafe and canteen
On-site gym access
The School offers staff the opportunity to grow in their careers in a strongly mentored and caring environment. Commitment to a local church and the ethos of Christian education is essential. Applications should include a reference from a minister of the church you regularly attend.
For further information, please contact the HR Department by email hr@pacific.education, referencing the school and role you are enquiring about.
Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as received, and an appointment may be made prior to the date applications close.
Pacific Hills Christian School is a child safe workplace; all candidates are required to provide their NSW Working with Children Check Number for verification.
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