About Us  

Caulfield Grammar School is an internationally recognised, independent, co-educational school committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities from Early Learning through to Year 12. With over 3700 students across 4 campuses and our Student Experience Programs in Yarra Junction and Kakadu, Caulfield Grammar passionately strives to deliver innovative specialist educational programs enabling quality learning every day, in every experience, for every learner, for life 

The Role 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our Finance team. 

The Payroll Manager is responsible for management of the payroll department including overseeing preparation and administration of payroll, superannuation, and work cover, along with managing the associated compliance obligations on behalf of the school 

This is a permanent, full – time position at our new Shelford Campus and has hybrid working environment. 

Skills and Experience: 

• Be responsible for processing and reporting of fortnightly and monthly payroll 
• Lead, develop, supervise, and provide guidance and support to the payroll team 
• Provide customer service and expert advice to internal customers 
• Be responsible for ensuring preparation of month end journals, reports, and payroll reconciliations 
• Participate in the performance management process; working with staff to develop, monitor and review work performance 
• Identify and implement continual process improvement initiatives to achieve and maintain functional performance in line with accepted industry standards 
• Managing external payroll payments to third party providers including suppliers of salary sacrifice arrangements, union fees, government agencies 
• Model and live the Caulfield Grammar School values and behaviors 

Selection Criteria: 

• Considerable experience in a similar position, preferably within an educational setting 
• Have good working knowledge of relevant Employment Awards and National Employment Standards 
• Demonstrated experience in working with payroll systems, Workday Payroll would be advantageous  
• Strong stakeholder management skills 
• High level of attention to detail and analytical capability 
• People management experience 
• Trained in payroll related legislation 
• Working With Children Check 

Why Caulfield Grammar School 

Our culture is defined by the five values: Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Creativity, Thriving Together, Embracing Diversity, and Living Wholeheartedly. These values guide the way we work together with passion and authenticity based on our guiding principle of a Mind for Life.  

For more information about pursuing a career of excellence at Caulfield Grammar School, please visit our Employment Page.  

Our Benefits  

• Competitive base and 13% Superannuation 
• Continuous professional development opportunities 
• Access to outstanding facilities and resources with free onsite parking 
• Health & Wellbeing activities throughout the year 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

How to Apply 

Please submit your application by clicking on the APPLY button to be directed to our website. Applications will be reviewed and screened upon submission.  

Enquiries: Employment@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au 

Caulfield Grammar School is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our School community. All employees, direct/indirect contact volunteers, third party contractors and external education providers are required to comply with our Child and Youth Safe Policy and our Child and Youth Safe Code of Conduct.

Applicants will be required to undergo background checks as per the Schools Security Vetting Policy and guidelines.