Finance Officer - Payroll & Finance Operations

About the Role

We are seeking a capable and customer‑focused Finance Officer - Payroll & Finance Operations to join our Finance team in a full-time capacity.

This role is responsible for the end‑to‑end payroll function and will also involve general finance work or project-based activities, depending on your skills and experience.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys payroll but is also looking to broaden their experience across finance.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• End‑to‑end payroll processing including pay runs, adjustments, leave and terminations
• Responding to staff payroll enquiries in a timely, clear and supportive manner
• Ensuring compliance with Enterprise Agreements, awards and legislation
• Maintaining payroll records and supporting ongoing process improvements
• Support payroll reporting, analytics and budget inputs

Finance & Projects

• Assist with month‑end processing, reporting and reconciliations
• Assist with finance projects and process improvement initiatives
• Provide back‑up support to other finance functions

The successful candidate will possess:

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate clearly with staff
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach
• Ability to work collaboratively and take ownership of your work
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft office systems, including Excel etc.

We encourage applications from:

• Payroll professionals seeking a broader finance role
• Finance Officers/Bookkeepers with solid payroll experience of at least 150 staff

We offer the opportunity to work with a great College community on a beautiful rural 38-hectare campus conducive to improved staff and student wellbeing and life-long learning.  There are a range of employee benefits available, including a healthy tuckshop, free parking, gym facilities and an employee assistance program (EAP).

West Moreton Anglican College is committed to providing an environment where children and young people receive the highest standard of care, where their rights are supported, and they have the opportunity to thrive and be fruitful. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care and protection.

The successful candidate will possess the relevant requirements for the role and must be eligible for or hold a current paid working with children Blue Card/QCT registration/Professional registration.

West Moreton Anglican College reserves the right to conduct online checks using publicly available content to assess cultural fit. We may also, with your written consent, contact previous employers not listed on your resume, to verify work history.

Please visit our website for more information about the College including our Code of Conduct and our Public Commitment to promoting the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children, and to preventing, detecting and responding to child harm.

Please apply through SEEK, and ensure your application contains a cover letter and your CV.

Interviews may take place on receipt of application; therefore, this advert may be closed once a suitable applicant has been appointed.

Applicants seeking more information about the position should contact the People & Culture team via: peopleandculture@wmac.com.au

West Moreton Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer and values an inclusive and diverse workforce.