Payroll Officer – FTE 0.6

The King’s College is a Pre-kindergarten to Year 12 coeducational school with a current enrolment of 970 students, situated in Wellard in the southern corridor of the metropolitan area. The College is growing in size, and a new Primary School opened in Term 1, 2024. The College is a ministry of The King’s Chapel and has been offering quality education in the area since 1986.

The College’s vision is to provide a Christian education and train its students to “be exceptional”. Students need to believe they can improve and are not locked into certain levels of achievement. This requires a growth mindset from students that is supported by their teachers.

The King’s College is committed to ensuring child safety in every aspect of College life. The enrolment policy is one of inclusion, and this is reflected in the number of students from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About this role

The Payroll Officer is responsible for supporting various payroll functions and maintaining systems, processes, and reporting functionalities within the HR department. This role supports the Human Resources Manager in delivering an efficient and effective payroll service for the College.

The King’s College Wellard

Payroll Officer FTE 0.6

Commencing as soon as possible

Skills and experience

The successful applicant must:

• Be a Christian, sharing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Adhere to the ‘Staff Code of Conduct’, ‘Child Safe Policy’, and ‘Statement of Affirmation of Faith’.
• Provide end-to-end payroll processing and administration of entitlements for a client group of 50-150 employees on a fortnightly cycle.
• Providing all payroll services and maintaining accurate records according to the relevant awards, agreements, and legislative conditions in alignment with policies, culture, and values.
• Providing exceptional customer service and advice to be able to respond to and resolve complex enquiries and issues, ensuring the provision of accurate information and timely and effective resolution.
• Processing new starters, terminations and payroll adjustments and administering superannuation and salary packaging.
• Experience with Long Service Leave balances, Fringe Benefit Tax and Salary Sacrifice is highly desirable.
  Contributing to payroll reporting, payroll system checks, administration and process compliance for superannuation, workers compensation, single touch payroll and paid parental leave.
• Interpreting and advising on payroll-related acts, awards, agreements, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build cooperative relationships with staff and stakeholders.
• A current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance.
• Become an active team member within the College, consistent with its vision and mission.

Application can be made by clicking the link below, then clicking on the relevant position title under Current Positions: https://www.thekingscollege.wa.edu.au/about/employment/