Location: Hybrid – World Square, CBD and WFH
Commencement Date: Immediate start or by negotiation
Closing Date: Tuesday, 9 July 2024
Capacity: Full-time, Temporary contract ending Term,1 2025 

About the role

The Payroll Subject Matter Expert is responsible for the delivery of high-quality fortnightly payroll for 11,000 employees ensuring accurate processing of salaries in a time-sensitive manner. In this role, you will work in a supportive, collaborative and close-knit team environment.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • updating employee data, position changes, terminations and resignations
  • high-level leave management
  • responding to enquiries via the ticketing system (ServiceNow)
  • escalation point for payroll enquiries
  • assisting in managing superannuation, the election of a fund by employees and contributions in accordance with relevant SGC legislation
  • assisting with fortnightly reporting
  • maintaining and updating employee records and payroll data within PHRIS, including filing and archiving payroll information.

Why work for Sydney Catholic Schools

In joining SCS, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs. 

SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 18 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.

In addition, we offer:

  • a competitive salary of $115,455 per annum plus superannuation
  • salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
  • up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
  • ongoing training and development opportunities
  • discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products
  • ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year
  • generous Employee Referral Program.

About you

The successful candidate will also possess the following:

  • proven track record in large volume payroll, of at least 1,000 employees + 
  • experience in a complex Award / EA interpretation  
  • an ability to work independently and be self motivated
  • proven ability to investigate issues, find solutions and articulate response
  • high level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • a strong working knowledge of HRIS, Microsoft Office, Excel and Google suite is paramount
  • experience with the PeopleSoft system and working in Education is highly desirable
  • APA or TAPS certification is highly desirable.

Application process

To apply for this position please click the APPLY button and follow the prompts.

To support your application, you will be required to provide the following:

  • current CV
  • cover letter.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
Click here to access SCS’ Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.