The objective of this full time role is to oversee and manage the payment and administration of benefits for new and existing employees including all wage and leave entitlements.

Christian Leadership

Applicants must be committed Christians of reformed evangelical persuasion. As an independent Christian School, the school’s purpose is to provide a Christ-centred learning environment. To be able to support the purpose of the school, it is a requirement that Administrative Support staff:

• Affirm and practice the Christian Faith, including attendance at a church

• Affirm and adhere to the first 20 Chapters of the Westminster Confession of Faith

• Demonstrate and maintain a Christian approach when dealing with others

• Promote and support the ethos of Carinya, including Carinya’s vision of Christ Centred Education

• Demonstrate and maintain team-oriented, collegial and collaborative Christian leadership

Personal Attributes

In addition to the requirements for Christian Leadership, the following personal attributes will enable and ensure that the Payroll and Employee Benefits Administrator is a positive influencer in the schools:

• Highest commitment to privacy and confidentiality

• Personal time management and sound judgement

• Integrity, loyalty, honesty, empathy and assertiveness (pleasantly)

• Willingness to contribute to the broader life of Carinya

• Analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve routine and non-routine issues

• Ability to remain calm and courteous in complex and stressful situations

• Ability to access and engage constructively and appropriately with staff and students on a basis that supports the school’s vision

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience.

It is preferred that the Payroll and Employee Benefits Administrator have the following prior experience or skills:

• Experience in the Education Sector

• Experience with the Payroll Function in a medium to large enterprise

• Experience with Accrual Accounting

• Knowledge of the National Employment Standards

• Experience with TASS.Web Financial and Payroll Modules

Reporting to the Financial Controller the successful applicant will be required to fulfil the following responsibilities:

• Payment of wages via Fortnightly Payroll

• Maintenance of Employee Leave Entitlements including:

  • Annual Leave

  • Personal Leave

  • Long Service Leave

• Payment of Superannuation

• Administration of the Payroll / HR System

• Administration of Employee Records

• Administration in relation to the recruitment and appointment of new employees

This position is classified in accordance with the Independent Schools NSW (Support and Operational Staff) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021 as Clerical and Administration Level 3.1 or Level 4.1 depending upon experience and skills.