Shore is a leading Anglican Day and Boarding School, emphasising excellence in academic, cultural, and sporting pursuits and fostering integrity in moral and spiritual development in a Christian environment. Established in 1889 as a leading comprehensive school for the education of boys, Shore welcomed girls to the Early Learning Centre and K, 1, 2 Preparatory School at its Northbridge campus in 2003. The rich history and traditions of Shore have powerfully shaped the school, fostering a sense of community and belonging. Shore is in the midst of an exciting transformation. We’re implementing a new payroll system and reshaping how we deliver payroll services across the school. As our next Payroll Manager, you won’t just be maintaining the status quo; you’ll be leading the charge to modernise, streamline, and elevate our payroll operations. If you're a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise, a sharp eye for detail, and a passion for improving systems, this is your moment. This is a critical role reporting to the Head of Finance, responsible for the full end-to-end payroll function and managing one Payroll Specialist. Your leadership will be key to building confidence in payroll and delivering high-quality service during a time of change. Key Responsibilities: Process fortnightly/monthly payroll for a diverse employee base across multiple industrial awards and agreements Ensure compliance with PAYG, STP, superannuation, and Fair Work obligations Lead and support system upgrades, testing, implementation, and documentation Collaborate with HR on onboarding, changes, and offboarding Drive reconciliation, budgeting, forecasting, and leave accrual accuracy Provide reporting and data for audits, surveys, and the annual Census Mentor the Payroll Specialist through system change and team development We’re open to candidates from all industries; what matters is your experience navigating complexity and multiple industrial instruments. You bring: 10+ years’ experience in payroll, with a proven record of solving problems and improving systems Expertise working with multiple awards or EBAs High technical capability and confidence in systems, compliance, and calculations Strong people and communication skills Experience with Affinity or Synergetic (ideal but not essential) A calm, proactive approach and strong attention to detail A commitment to values, professionalism, and service Benefits for you: Hybrid work environment A collaborative, professional, and mission-driven team. Access to complimentary lunches during term time, annual flu vaccinations, and wellbeing facilities including the gymnasium, pool, and Pilates classes. Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in the education sector, supporting the next generation. Staff are expected to actively support the School's Christian Ethos. Sydney Church of England Grammar School is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment. For the position description, please copy & paste this link into a browser -https://www.shore.nsw.edu.au/ArticleDocuments/234/Payroll_Manager_Position_Description.pdf.aspx How to Apply: Applications must be submitted via our online system and should include the following information in PDF format: Resume including qualifications, relevant experience, and the names and contact details of two referees. For all questions related to this position please contact Emily Barnicoat, HR Manager, Recruitment & Workforce at ebarnicoat@shore.nsw.edu.au As we are eager to secure our new team member, applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews will occur progressively.