Payroll Officer

Job No: TCE4697

Commencement Date:  As soon as reasonably practicable

Location: Townsville Catholic Education Office, Kirwan

Tenure: Fixed Term, Permanent - Ends 17 January 2027

Salary Range: $78,260 - $82,065 pending experience + Superannuation

If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy working in a collaborative team and are passionate about delivering outstanding customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Payroll Officer at Townsville Catholic Education, you'll play a key role in delivering reliable, accurate and timely payroll services that our employees can count on every fortnight. Payroll is about more than processing pay - it's about maintaining compliance, building trust and giving our people confidence they'll be paid correctly every time.

In this role, you will:

• Process accurate and timely fortnightly payrolls.
• Maintain payroll records, including contracts, pay rates, leave and allowances.
• Provide accurate, confidential payroll advice and support.
• Prepare payroll calculations, reports and termination payments.
• Liaise with external agencies, including WorkCover, superannuation funds and Services Australia.
• Investigate and resolve payroll and system issues.
• Collaborate to improve payroll processes and service delivery.
• Contribute to payroll projects, testing and continuous improvement.
• Support People and Safety initiatives during peak periods.
• Grow your capability through ongoing learning and cross-training.

About You
You're someone who enjoys getting the details right and takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service. You have payroll experience in…