Payroll Officer

Saint Ignatius' College Adelaide is a leading Catholic, co-educational, day school established by the Jesuits and inspired by the Ignatian charism of intellectual rigour, character, and service. Built on the vision of Saint Ignatius, our educational community seeks to form young people who strive for a hope-filled future, shaping the world for the better. 

Join our College community as a Payroll Officer in this permanent part-time 0.8 FTE position bringing your expertise to a collaborative team committed to excellence, service and supporting our people.

About us

Our approach draws on the best of traditional, tried and tested learning methods while remaining adaptive, innovative, and deeply reflective. We are eager to welcome staff who embody enthusiasm, continuous improvement, and a profound understanding of the Catholic ethos.

Proudly a 5-Star Employer of Choice. Recognised by The Educator in 2025 for our exceptional culture and commitment to excellence.

What we offer

• A values driven workplace grounded in Jesuit ethos and traditions 
• Generous staff discount on school fees 
• Professional and Leadership Development opportunities
• Staff Wellbeing Program including a Wellbeing Day provision, and dedicated day of activities
• A supportive, collegial school community that values teamwork and contribution

About the role

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to manage the accurate, timely and confidential processing of payroll for 300+ employees across the College. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this important role is responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards, the Enterprise Agreement, College policies and payroll procedures.

Working collaboratively with the Finance team and People & Culture, you will maintain payroll integrity, respond to staff payroll enquiries, and contribute to continuous improvement in payroll processes. 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school community that values service, integrity and the development of each individual, and to play a vital role in supporting our staff through the delivery of high-quality payroll services.

About you

You are an experienced payroll professional with exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy, confidentiality and customer service. Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities, you bring proven experience working across multiple payroll systems and confidently navigate complex payroll environments.

Ideally, you have a background in the education sector and a sound understanding of relevant payroll legislation, industrial awards and enterprise agreements. You are a collaborative team member who enjoys building positive relationships, providing trusted advice, and delivering payroll outcomes that support both employees and organisational success.

Application process

All applications are to be lodged via the College website. For more information on the position and application process, please visit the College website: https://ignatius.sa.edu.au

The closing date for applications will be 9:00am Monday, 24 August 2026.

Late applications cannot be accepted. Saint Ignatius' College is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Saint Ignatius’ College is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity in its community.