G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest early education and care providers, with more than 420+ centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 42,000 children every day.  Our core values of passion, innovation, dedication, compassion, and integrity, unite us on our journey to ensure the health and happiness of future generations. We are committed to developing a culture that empowers and rewards our team of early childhood educators, teachers, leaders, and support office.

The Opportunity

Due to an internal promotion, we have a Payroll Support Officer position available. The Payroll Support Officer is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Payroll Team and supports the Payroll Manager and Payroll Data Reporting Officer by mentoring and cultivating the team to achieve outstanding results and customer service.

This role will assist with processing wages for over 10,000 team members nationally across 400 sites on a weekly basis. 

Your day-to-day

No two days are the same; this role is diverse, with depth and breadth to cement your career, now and into the future. Areas of core responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Assist Payroll Manager with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Payroll team, while ensuring that the team is meeting and exceeding their KPI’s.  
• Perform Payroll Manager role when incumbent is absent. 
• End-to-end payroll processing, ensuring all legislative and award compliance is met including month and year end processing and reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly and annual reporting. 
• Carry out fortnightly Payroll audits to ensure the integrity of data and that the company is meeting its auditing obligations both internally and externally.  
• Manage Award Rate and Annual Pay Increases for Centre based staff. 
• Manage Annual Trainee Increment Increases. 
• Ensure confidentiality of employment records as per the Australian Privacy Principles. 
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships with all stakeholders. 
• Liase with Human Resources regarding on boarding, terminations, remuneration packages, conditions of employment and other industrial relation matters. 

About you: 

You thrive in a fast-paced and engaging work environment, valuing strong partnerships, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. As someone who takes ownership of outcomes, you embrace the complexity and challenges that come with this role, while maintaining an agile and result-driven mindset. To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and experiences:

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar payroll role. 
• Intermediate-Advanced Microsoft Excel experience. 
• Previous systems experience with Preceda preferable but not necessary. 
• Previous experience working in a large and fast-paced organisation with various stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality.  
• Strong time management and organisational skills.  
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid working with children check

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary 
• Work From Home & Hybrid working conditions encouraged.  
• Flexibility to travel to both Support Office locations, Brisbane CBD and Gold Coast.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
• Flexible working arrangements and role autonomy
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our employee benefits program covering a wide range of discounts and promotions. 
• This is a rare opportunity; if you want a diverse, challenging and personally fulfilling role, apply now! 

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only. G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible. 

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.

All G8 Education employees will need to hold a relevant Working with Children Check upon their commencement into the business.