Payroll and Finance Officer

About Our College

Emmaus Christian College is a multi-campus, non-denominational school, providing quality, distinctly Christian education from ELC to Year 12.

We are passionate about delivering exceptional, biblically-based education, and want to partner with you as we outwork our vision of Inspiring Hearts and Inspiring Minds.

Our aim is that our students will graduate as confident and compassionate young adults, well-equipped to take their place in the world. We seek to foster a commitment to Jesus Christ and a passion to live life in such a way as to bring honour and glory to God, in staff and students alike.

About the Role

• Efficiently process fortnightly pay runs for staff across both campuses.
• Calculate leave adjustments, termination benefits and manage step increases in accordance with the relevant Award.
• Create and maintain staff personnel files in payroll system (MAZE) and QuickSuper.
• Assist with ad hoc projects including anticipated payroll and finance system software upgrades.
• Prepare the daily bank reconciliation and reconcile at each month end.
• Provide general support to the broader Finance Team as required.

For further information regarding the position and other responsibilities of the role, please view the full position description available on our website at https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment.

About You

• A committed Christian with a strong passion for Biblically-based Christian education.
• Demonstrated experience in payroll management including knowledge of payroll and taxation legislation.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work confidentially, with tact and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to successfully communicate with people at all levels, both internal and external to the College.
• Sound analytical skills with an ability to identify and solve problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in an education setting would be advantageous.
• Valid Working with Children Check and the right to live and work in Australia.

What We Offer

At Emmaus Christian College, we value our employees beyond the workplace. As a member of our Christ-centred community, your unique gifts and talents will be cherished. We are united in our commitment to serve Jesus and inspire young people through high-quality education.

We recognise that we are blessed with staff who are dedicated and skilled, we offer the following to further nurture our team’s wellbeing, development and success.

• A distinctly Christian organisation with a unified mission for Christian education, including regular staff devotions and worship.
• Staff member discounts on student fees.
• Staff Team Building Day and professional development opportunities.
• Strong culture of hospitality, with social events and celebrations throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Competitive salaries and benefits.
• Affordable onsite canteen at South Plympton Campus.

If you have a passion for actively contributing to growing God’s kingdom and seeing young people thrive, we invite you to apply!

Submitting Your Application

Closing Date: 9:00am Monday 9th September, 2024.

Applicants should provide:

1. A written application that addresses the selection criteria outlined in the position description.
2. Curriculum Vitae which provides full personal details, qualifications, previous employment and experience.
3. A completed ‘Application for Non-Teaching Position Form’, available via our website emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment.

Application submissions must be sent to recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au and include all three documents to be considered. Please reference the Job ID in the subject line: Job ID 240804.

For further information about this position, please contact Human Resources on (08) 8292 3888 or email recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au.