Overview
Scotch College Adelaide is an ambitious ELC–12 College that values courage, integrity, inclusivity, and a focus on tomorrow. We are seeking a highly capable Senior Payroll Officer who thrives on complexity, precision and ensuring staff are paid accurately, on time, every time.
About the role
- Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, you will: Lead the College’s end-to-end payroll for teaching staff, while overseeing payroll processed by the People and Culture Coordinator for professional services and casual employees.
- Master the College’s Enterprise Agreement and relevant Modern Awards — interpreting them with accuracy and providing thorough, transparent, practical advice to staff and leaders.
- Apply critical thinking to resolve complex payroll and leave scenarios, ensuring compliance while delivering consistent outcomes.
- Maintain the integrity of payroll systems and data, support audits and reporting, and drive process improvements that lift efficiency and accuracy.
About you
- Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end payroll delivery in a school environment, with a proven ability to apply Enterprise Agreements and Awards (essential).
- Prior experience with school systems such as Synergetic, Preceda or SEQTA (essential).
- A deep working knowledge of payroll legislation, superannuation, taxation and leave entitlements.
- The ability to think critically, analyse complex issues, and provide sound, timely advice that staff and leaders can rely on.
- Exceptional accuracy, confidentiality and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to explain payroll intricacies in clear, supportive language.
Additional information
More information about the role, including a Position Description, is available at, or contact Melissa Ciplys (Director of People and Culture) on / emailprotected for a confidential discussion.
How to apply
Applications must be made through SEEK and close at 8am on Tuesday 7 October 2025.
Applications should include a Cover Letter and CV.
Scotch College reserves the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
Scotch College is a child-safe organisation. All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and will be required to comply with the College’s child protection policies and employment screening requirements.
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📌 Senior Payroll Officer
🏢 Scotch College Adelaide
📍 Adelaide