Payroll Support Officer

G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest early education and care providers, with more than 400+ centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 40,000 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 a Payroll Support Officer position has become available. Reporting to the National Payroll Manager, this role will become an integral and valued member of our national payroll team. With over 10,000 employees nationally, this role is diverse, fast-paced in nature, and challenging, yet rewarding. No two days are the same at G8 Education. We are an innovative bunch with a vision to help shape the future of our next generation by creating the foundation for learning for life.

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:

• Processing the weekly payroll for salaried, full time, part time and casual staff.


• Manage payroll-related queries and issues i.e., fresh service ticketing system


• Liaise with HR regarding staff appointments, terminations, conditions of service and other relevant matters.


• Processing of new staff, staff status changes and terminations


• Checking and maintaining employee payroll data.


• Maintain data accuracy within Preceda and associated systems.


• Efficient and accurate high-volume transactional processing including but not limited to commencement of new employees, terminations, leave, allowance, and deductions.


• Opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in payroll information data manipulation and loads, data integrations and data workflows.

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:

• Payroll, financial services or administrational experience.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written and listening).


• Previous experience working to deadlines.


• Excellent organisational and multi-tasking skills.


• Demonstrated knowledge or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of employment legislation and how it relates to accurate payroll management and processes.


• Experience with Preceda, Kronos HCM, and Dimensions is highly regarded, but not mandatory as you will be provided with on the job training.


• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid working with children check

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary package


• 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


• 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.