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 (TCE) is currently seeking a experienced Human Resource Information System Audit and Administrator. This is a Full-Time, Permanent role commencing on Monday 22 September 2025.

The Human Resource Information System (HRIS) Audit and Administrator is responsible for ensuring TCE’s payroll system is compliant with all relevant industrial agreements and legislation. The role will liaise closely with the Payroll Coordinator and Aurion configuration team to manage system accuracy and compliance in calculating employee’s payroll and storage of all human resource information.

The role will further conduct regular audits, data integrity checks and scenario testing, to ensure Aurion’s build and design is operating in line with relevant industrial agreements and legislation, and that data entered into the HRIS is accurate.

As the system expert, the role will demonstrate it’s analytical and quantitative skills to provide payroll reporting as required, whilst supporting and educating the broader payroll and HR team to develop their skills in system reporting.

Key Accountabilities

Ensure HRIS design and operation aligns with legislation and industrial agreements

Liaise with Aurion to manage system configuration and updates

Audit data integrity and system accuracy through regular testing

Recommend improvements to payroll and HR practices

Educate teams on audit findings and system usage

Provide payroll reporting and support operational efficiency

Maintain organisational structure and workflows in Aurion

Document processes, guidelines, and user manuals for system administration

Monitor system changes and support process adjustments

Build reporting capability across payroll and HR teams

Maintain an issues register for HRIS-related updates

Analyse complex HR/payroll systems for performance and compliance

Support payroll operations during peak periods or staff absences

Uphold Catholic values and contribute to a safe, respectful workplace

Participate in professional learning and comply with all TCE policies

About you

Experienced in HRIS administration (Aurion preferred) and payroll compliance

Skilled in data analysis, reporting tools, and advanced Excel functions

Detail-oriented with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently within a team

Quick to learn new technologies and integrate them effectively

Values-driven, collaborative, and adaptable in dynamic environments

Mandatory Criteria

Extensive experience in HRIS system administration.

Tertiary qualifications in HR, ITS, Business or another relevant field highly regarded.

Current paid Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain prior to commencement, per No Card, No Link, No Start legislation)

Current driver’s licence

Willingness and capacity to travel within the Diocese, as required

Physically capable of performing the role safely

Desirable Criteria

Experience in the education sector would be highly regarded.

Note: Depending on the nature of the role, a pre-employment medical or vaccination may be required.

What we offer

Competitive Salary

5 Weeks Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading on 4 weeks

Salary packaging options

Modern facilities, equipment and resources

Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement)

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.