About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Payroll Lead to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function for our growing network of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) centres. This vital role demands precision, reliability, and an in-depth understanding of payroll processes in a fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working within the childcare sector and will be able to manage complex payroll systems with ease and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Full responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing across 10 centres, with future growth in mind

Ensuring compliance with PAYG, Superannuation, Payroll Tax, STP, NES, and Fair Work legislation

Managing employee entitlements, leave calculations, and termination payments

Preparing and reconciling payroll tax and EOFY submissions

Acting as the primary point of contact for employee payroll queries, providing accurate and timely responses

Collaborating with key stakeholders, including centre managers and executive leadership

Ensuring data integrity and maintaining up-to-date records in Employment Hero / KeyPay

About You

At least 5 years’ experience in a similar payroll role, ideally within the childcare or education sector

Expertise in Employment Hero / KeyPay and a strong understanding of childcare awards

A commitment to accuracy and high-level attention to detail

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise across various teams and levels of the organisation

A proactive, self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently and meet deadlines

A solutions-oriented approach to resolving payroll queries and issues promptly

Work Arrangement

This position is based in New South Wales, with the expectation of attending our Liverpool-area hub two days per week. The remaining days offer flexibility to work remotely, providing an optimal balance between collaboration and autonomy.

About Us

At Early Education Holdings, we are committed to becoming the early childhood education provider of choice for families across Australia. With ten centres across NSW and QLD and a team of over 300 professionals, we deliver high-quality, authentic, and affordable early learning experiences that foster curiosity, growth, and fun.

Our centres are known for their warm, community-driven environments that offer a welcoming, "home-from-home" feel for both children and educators. As part of our support office team, you will enjoy a hybrid working model that offers flexibility, with three days working from home and two days at our team hub in Liverpool. This balance is designed to support work-life harmony, accommodating family dynamics and personal needs while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented culture.

We understand the importance of flexibility in today’s working environment, and we offer the autonomy to manage your schedule in a way that works for you, while ensuring we meet our collective goals. We are committed to supporting you in achieving both professional success and personal balance.

Next steps

If you’re passionate about driving excellence in payroll operations and contributing to a purpose-driven organisation, we invite you to apply and bring your expertise to our growing team.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to schedule a first interview. We anticipate a minimum of two interview stages for this role.

To complete your application, please:

Submit your CV and cover letter via Seek.

Complete the screening questions via this link - https://forms.gle/zevehEew74MWxC7HA

We can’t wait to hear from you!