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Payroll Officer (Multiple Positions)

Townsville Catholic Education
Townsville, QLD
A$75,979-$79,673 p/a
Administration & Office Support → Data Entry & Word Processing
Full-time
On-site

Posted 26 days ago


Position: Payroll Officer (Multiple Positions)
Salary Range: $75,979 - $79,673 per annum pending experience
Tenure: Full Time, Permanent
Commencing Date: Monday, 24 February 2025
Closing Date: Monday, 24 February 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.

About the role

Townsville Catholic Education Office is currently seeking two experienced and dedicated Payroll Officers'. This roles are full time, permanent positions and commence from Monday 24 February 2025.

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

Click on the link to apply via the Careers page.


About Townsville Catholic Education

Ingham, QLD, Australia
1001-5000 employees

Our mission is to provide services to our Catholic school communities which support them in achieving quality outcomes for students and in promoting the ongoing development of Catholic Education. We offer excitement, challenges, an amazing community and a professional, supportive environment. With a network of 29 schools and more than 2,500 staff throughout the Diocese, the Townsville Catholic Diocese offers a diverse range of opportunities.

Under the direction of Bishop Tim Harris, Bishop of the Diocese of Townsville, and organisational leadership of our Executive Director, Jacqui Francis, the Townsville Catholic Education Office (TCEO), a team of more than 70 people, support our schools in various areas of speciality. These include religious education, curriculum, ICT, Indigenous education, counselling, speech pathology, hearing and vision impairment, early years education, employment services, finance, planning and development and marketing.

The Diocese of Townsville covers an area that extends from Proserpine in the south through to Ingham in the north, and also extends west to the Northern Territory border. This includes the major commercial centres of Townsville and Mount Isa and several rural and remote communities including Palm Island.

Whether it be coastal cities and towns, outback communities or a tropical island, Townsville Catholic Education is looking for the best and brightest talent to join our team.

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