Employment Opportunity

• Commencement Date: January 2025
• Permanent Part Time: 3 days/week

About Us
Wyong Christian Community School (WCCS) is a vibrant Christian school located on 28 acres of beautiful semi-rural land. For over 30 years, we have provided quality Christian education, nurturing our students’ God-given potential and fostering a strong, faith-based community. WCCS is a ministry of Wyong Baptist Church, partnering with local churches to offer families a Christ-centred educational environment.

About the Role

We are seeking a Payroll and Finance Officer to join our Finance Team. In this newly created role, you will ensure accurate and timely payroll and accounts receivable services, supporting the school’s operations with high standards of compliance and efficiency. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will manage end-to-end payroll, maintain records, oversee invoicing and debt management, and assist with financial reporting and audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Process fortnightly payroll, including onboarding, terminations, superannuation payments, and leave.
• Oversee accounts receivable, including setting up family accounts, issuing invoices, and managing overdue accounts.
• Support the Finance Manager in operational finance tasks, including reporting, reconciliations, and audits.
• Provide guidance on enterprise agreement interpretation and support compliance with regulatory standards.

Selection Criteria

The ideal candidate will have a/an:

• Active Christian faith and regular attendance at a Christian Church.  

• Demonstrated commitment to the vision, mission and values of WCCS including the Statement of Faith.  

• Diploma in Accounting or equivalent qualifications and experience in a relevant field.

• Substantial experience in payroll and accounts receivable with proficiency in finance systems (e.g. Xero) and the Microsoft suite.

• Current Working with Children Check and commitment to child safety in an education setting.

• Substantial skills and experience in:
  • Planning and organising
  • Analysing
  • Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
  • Adhering to principles and values
  • Working with people

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Application Form
• Resume

Review the full Role Description here.

Download and complete the Employment Application Form for General Staff. Submit your application with supporting documents by clicking 'Apply Now'.

For further information, please contact the Finance Manager, Mrs Julie Barlow, at (02) 4351 2020 or via email at recruitment@wyongccs.nsw.edu.au

Applications close: Monday 2 December 2024

Please Note: Once your Application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automated confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, please contact our office.