Payroll Officer

About MacKillop College

We are a Catholic Coeducational Secondary College with two campuses, set on approximately 20 hectares of beautiful gardens and playing fields. MacKillop is a college in the Josephite tradition, inspired by the spirit of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop; we invite passionate engagement in lifelong and authentic learning, respect diversity and support every person in the pursuit of excellence.

MacKillop is an innovative learning community offering contemporary facilities, a vibrant curriculum and supportive wellbeing programs that are respectful and responsive to the individual needs of approximately 1,730 students from Years 7-12.

Payroll Officer

We are seeking a highly organised payroll administrator to support the end-to-end processing of the College’s payroll and to provide professional and responsive support to staff. Working collaboratively within the Finance team, this person will support compliance with all legislative, taxation, superannuation and industrial obligations and play a key role in maintaining payroll accuracy, audit and reporting requirements.

This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational and time-management skills, and proficiency in using payroll systems and the Microsoft Office suite. The successful applicant will be a proactive problem-solver who actively seeks opportunities to enhance payroll processes, improve efficiencies and demonstrates great communication.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a high level of integrity and discretion combined with the ability to manage multiple priorities with strict deadlines.

This is a permanent, fulltime position which can begin immediately.

Our ideal Candidate will have

• strong knowledge of payroll processes

• excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

• well-developed organisational and time-management skills

• collaborative approach and commitment to building relationships with staff

Benefits

• our welcoming culture based on Gospel Values and a pastoral approach towards educator and student wellbeing

• contemporary facilities, across two campuses

• professional collaboration and support, including access to a team of dedicated instructional coaches and teacher mentors

• future career opportunities with our new K-12 campus in Wyndham Vale opening 2027.

Application

To apply for this role please visit https://www.mackillop.vic.edu.au/information/employment/ and obtain an application form and position description. Applications must include:

• MacKillop College application for employment form

• a current Curriculum Vitae

• a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the position

Completed applications can be emailed to **********@mackillop.vic.edu.au

Applications will close Monday 19 June 2026

Further information: Please contact Michael Trainor, Director People & Culture on 0439 560 ***.

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