Payroll Officer Catholic Education Office

Position: Payroll Officer
Commencement Date: As soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Full-time contract until 11 July 2027 with the possibility of extension
Hours per week: 38 hours per week
Salary:$78259 to $82063 (pending experience) 12.75% superannuation
Applications Close: Sunday 26 July 2026

About us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students across Central Queensland. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential.

Our team of passionate educators and staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional educational programs and support services to our students ensuring they are well-equipped for success.

Your Role

An exciting role exists to join the team at Catholic Education Office in the position ofPayrollOfficer for immediate commencement. This is a full-time contract position until 11 July 2027 with the possibility of extension based in Rockhampton.

The role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional or a motivated administrator seeking to develop specialist payroll expertise with ongoing learning support and exposure to a diverse range of payroll compliance and employee related processes.

The successful applicant will have strong administrative and organisational skills excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. Experience in payroll administration and knowledge of payroll systems superannuation taxation awards and industrial agreements will be highly regarded; however applicants with a strong administrative background and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

The position requires the accurate processing and maintenance of payroll and employee records responding to enquiries and preparing employment-related documentation while ensuring compliance with CEDR policies procedures and legislative requirements.

Typical duties include but are not limited:

• Answering high volume telephone calls emails and requests for payroll information.

• Prepare and process payroll data from timesheets for all schools on a fortnightly basis.

• Setup new employees within the electronic payroll system CHRIS (Computerised Human Resource Information System).

• Maintain and update payroll records within CHRIS (Computerised Human Resource Information System).

• Provide advice to employees regarding queries of individual pays.

• Communicate with schools in relation to the provision of payroll advice in the areas of payroll preparation and payroll inquiries.

• Complete employee classifications in line with relevant awards and industrial agreements.

• Process and enter staff leave applications ensuring applications are within guidelines and entitlements.

For more information please view thePosition Description.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• An understanding of and a commitment to the values of Catholic Education.
• Strong administrative skills with experience in payroll finance human resources or a related field highly regarded.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive employee information.
• Experience using payroll and HR information systems such as CHRIS21 and Microsoft Office applications or the demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems.
• Knowledge of payroll processes employment conditions awards and industrial agreements or a willingness to develop this expertise.
• Excellent organisational communication and service-oriented skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with a flexible approach and commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

We value individuals who are committed to continuous growth and are eager to learn and contribute to our educational communities.

We look forward to receiving your application and are confident that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range - $78259 to $82063(pending experience)

• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%

• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)

• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance

• Access to Fitness Passport

• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations

• Induction professional development and learning opportunities

• Modern facilities and resources

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner including some travel to schools within the Diocese.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

• Complete theapplication below.
• Applicants must read understand and accept as an explicit term of contract the requirements of theStatement of Principlesfor employment inCatholic Schools.
• Upload acurrent resume and cover letter that addresses the skills attributes and experience in line with the requirements of the roleincluding contact details (phone and email) ofthree (3) professional referees.
• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc .docx) PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg .jpeg .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Gary Cooper ESS Manager Catholic Education Office on.
• For further information regarding the remuneration package please contact Employee Support Services
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Sunday 26 July 2026.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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