Payroll Officer

Salary Range: $75,979 - $79,673 per annum pending experience (part time is pro rata)
Tenure: Full Time and Part Time, Permanent
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Closing Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 unless filled prior

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the South, North to Ingham and Halifax, South-West to Winton, and West to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island.

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

About the role

Townsville Catholic Education Office is currently seeking two experienced and dedicated Payroll Officers'. These roles are full time, permanent (38 hours per week - 1 FTE) and part time, permanent (19 hours per week - 0.5FTE) commencing as soon as practicable.

The Payroll Officer will work closely with the Payroll Coordinator to focus on payroll improvement initiatives including implementation of supporting process documentation, instructions, and communication, as required. The role will further support the efficient and effective fortnightly payroll processes for all TCE staff.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in payroll related tasks within a large multi-disciplinary organisation adhering to multiple industrial instruments
• Demonstrated ability to apply the provisions of awards, legislation, policy and procedure
• Proven experience in identifying and implementing solutions to payroll problems
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information and adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles.
• Knowledge of Industrial Awards, Government Legislation and the ability to apply to interpret and provide industrial related payroll advice
• Advanced computer skills and experience with the ability to provide spreadsheets, ad hoc reports and statistical and data analysis
• The ability to be analytical and methodical in your approach to all aspects of the role
• Ability to develop rapport with and influence stakeholders in schools and across the office

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government
• Certificate IV level qualification or higher or equivalent relevant experience and / or education / training
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with Aurion will be highly regarded

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• 4 Weeks Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Salary packaging options
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Corporate health insurance
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply

• Please complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
• Upload a current resume
• Upload a cover letter to support your application.

For further information regarding the remuneration package please contact TCEO People and Safety Team at recruitment@tsv.catholic.edu.au

Applications close: 3.00pm Monday, 12 May 2025 unless filled prior.

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.