Payroll Officer (Multiple Positions)
Townsville Catholic Education
Posted 1 day ago
Position: Payroll Officer (Multiple Positions)
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 [email protected]
Applications close: 3.00pm Monday, 12 May 2025 unless filled prior.
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
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About Townsville Catholic Education
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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