Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office

Payroll Project Support Officer

Full time | 38 hours per week

Fixed term | Immediate start to 27 March 2026

TCSO Level 4 | $71,202 – $73,441 per year plus super (pro rata)

Applications close 10 July 2025

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) is a highly regarded, progressive system of 32 schools located in Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and South-West Queensland. With a vision of enabling full and flourishing lives, our focus is on progress through innovation. With the highest rate of enrolment growth in Queensland Catholic schools and enviable student achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits– we have much to offer families, students and staff alike.

The opportunity

In this role, you will provide administrative support to the Project Manager and the Project team to enable the successful implementation of a new payroll and human resources information system (HRIS). Applying your expertise and experience as a high-functioning, professional administration officer, you will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Project. Further details can be obtained from the Role Description.

About you

A background supporting project teams and a strong desire and capacity to learn.

Knowledge of or the ability to acquire, the underlying principles, basic analysis and practices of project management.

Demonstrated organisational skills including the ability to manage competing priorities and work to set timeframes.

Highly developed written and verbal interpersonal skills with the ability to support the creation of clear and concise written communications.

Demonstrated high-level experience working with the Microsoft suite of products, including Office 365.

Candidates with working experience in project and change management methodologies (eg PRINCE2, Agile, Prosci ADKAR) will be highly regarded.

As a faith-based organisation, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, is valued, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and beliefs that enrich the Catholic identity of our workplaces.

About the office

Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office (TCSO) is a modern, forward thinking workplace – offering employees with the opportunity to succeed and be challenged across a range of roles; all of which support, serve and lead the 32 Catholic system schools and colleges across the Toowoomba Diocese. With a vision to enable full and flourishing lives, Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office is focused on innovating and continually improving.

The community you will be joining

Toowoomba is located 90 minutes’ drive west of Brisbane and boasts being Queensland’s largest and fastest growing inland city. A vibrant community of social, cultural, sporting, schooling opportunities and a wide range of recreational pursuits make this an ideal place to live and work.

Live outside Toowoomba? We encourage you to visit the Live Toowoomba website to discover what living in Toowoomba has to offer.

How to apply

Please address your application to Dr Pat Coughlan, Executive Director: Catholic Schools.

Click ‘apply’ to submit and include:

a written response, of no more than two pages, highlighting your demonstrated experience and relevant skills as they relate to the Key Result Areas in the Role Description.

your resume.

If you require further information about this role, please contact Brian Stevens, Project Manager, by email [email protected].

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.

Employment will be in accordance with the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027.