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Payroll Manager


The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Payroll Manager to join our Finance team in a full-time ongoing position commencing in October 2025.Based at the Keilor East campus and reporting to the Director of Business and Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing an effective and efficient payroll service for PEGS staff, ensuring timely and accurate payroll advice, processing of end to end fortnightly payroll, and maintaining payroll records and systems.The successful candidate will be a proactive, patient, confidential and approachable professional and will demonstrate the following attributes:Sound experience processing a 600+ employee payroll Payroll experience in an education setting would be of benefit Sound knowledge of EBAs, Awards, taxation and superannuation requirementsSound knowledge of payroll processes and statutory/legislative requirements including an understanding of fundamental HR PrinciplesExcellent communication skills, high attention to detail and the ability to analyse informationApplicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety, be suitably qualified and experienced, hold a current employee Working With Children Check and be eligible to work in Australia.Please see the position description for further details.The SchoolPenleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 3,000 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East. We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student wellbeing and learning and develop creative, caring and critical thinkers.The School provides a diamond education, with a co-educational Kindergarten programme, single-sex education at the Junior Schools and Middle Schools from Years 7 to 10 and co-education at the Larkin Centre (Years 11 to 12).The School promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs and encourages every student to thrive in the classroom and beyond.BenefitsWork in a collaborative and supportive team environment where your contributions are valued and recognisedEnjoy our outstanding facilities including a Fitness Centre We offer competitive salary and salary packaging and our staff have access to an Employee Assistance Program6 weeks leave per annum (4 weeks annual leave plus 2 weeks bonus leave) To ApplyPlease provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.Applications are due by 9am, Friday 10 October. Apply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.Click here to watch our welcome video and find out more about the school.Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. Position Description AUD Australia - VIC Melbourne - All locations Northern Suburbs Keilor East 3033
Job Opportunity | Payroll Manager | PEGS

Payroll Manager

  • Rare opportunity to lead our payroll function
  • Join a collaborative and supportive Finance team
  • Full time ongoing position with excellent benefits

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Payroll Manager to join our Finance team in a full-time ongoing position commencing in October 2025.

Based at the Keilor East campus and reporting to the Director of Business and Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing an effective and efficient payroll service for PEGS staff, ensuring timely and accurate payroll advice, processing of end to end fortnightly payroll, and maintaining payroll records and systems.

The successful candidate will be a proactive, patient, confidential and approachable professional and will demonstrate the following attributes:

  • Sound experience processing a 600+ employee payroll 
  • Payroll experience in an education setting would be of benefit 
  • Sound knowledge of EBAs, Awards, taxation and superannuation requirements
  • Sound knowledge of payroll processes and statutory/legislative requirements including an understanding of fundamental HR Principles
  • Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail and the ability to analyse information

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety, be suitably qualified and experienced, hold a current employee Working With Children Check and be eligible to work in Australia.

Please see the position description for further details.

The School

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 3,000 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East. We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student wellbeing and learning and develop creative, caring and critical thinkers.

The School provides a diamond education, with a co-educational Kindergarten programme, single-sex education at the Junior Schools and Middle Schools from Years 7 to 10 and co-education at the Larkin Centre (Years 11 to 12).

The School promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs and encourages every student to thrive in the classroom and beyond.

Benefits

  • Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment where your contributions are valued and recognised
  • Enjoy our outstanding facilities including a Fitness Centre 
  • We offer competitive salary and salary packaging and our staff have access to an Employee Assistance Program
  • 6 weeks leave per annum (4 weeks annual leave plus 2 weeks bonus leave) 

To Apply

Please provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.

Applications are due by 9am, Friday 10 October. 

Apply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.

Click here to watch our welcome video and find out more about the school.

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

 

Recruitment Kit:

 

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Melissa Grant on 0393532571, quoting Ref No. 1251364.

 

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