Payroll Officers - Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools
Payroll Officers - Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools
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Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools
The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) provides a range of services to support approximately 3500 staff in 45 vibrant and dynamic Catholic school communities that serve more than 18000 students. The DLCS assists schools to build teaching and leadership capabilities in communities of professional educators who share responsibility for school improvement and for achieving the best outcomes for our students.
2x Payroll Officer roles
On-site located at our Lismore NSW office or Coffs Harbour NSW office
2x full-time temporary positions until 27 February 2026 with the possibility of extension.
The Rewards:
- Salary:Attractive salary dependent on skills and experience 12% superannuation
- Additional benefits: Work laptop
- Working hours:7-hour working day 35-hour week
- Flexibility:Achieve both work-life balance and the benefits of face-to-face collaboration with your peers with our hybrid working model
- Staff wellbeing:Access to our Employee Assistance Program free annual flu vaccinations discounted gym and aquatic memberships through our Fitness Passport
- Growth:Learning and career development opportunities.
Position Purpose:
Under the direction of the Team Leader Payroll undertake a high-volume of payroll processing utilising the positional based EmpowerHR software to all employees of DLCS and the 45 Schools in the Diocese of Lismore.
As a Payroll Officer this role supports the underlying Mission of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Lismore by delivering services that contribute to enabling students to achieve the fullness of life.
Qualifications and Work Requirements:
- A Certificate III or IV in a relevant field (desirable not mandatory).
- A current/valid Australian Drivers Licence and eligibility to work within Australia for the period of the appointment.
- Compliance with Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead as prescribed by the Bishops of NSW or working towards accreditation at the appropriate level upon commencement.
- A National Police Check or ability to obtain if the successful candidate.
Work Experience:
- At least three years experience working in a payroll role in a medium to large organisation.
- Experience with education payroll is highly desirable.
Key Capabilities:
- Experience with cloud based payroll software (EmpowerHR is highly desirable).
- Above average skills in MS Office software particularly Excel and Word.
- Attention to detail ensuring data entry is accurate.
- Effective and well developed oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
- Ability to interpret data and reconstruct in new formats.
Plus the following generic criteria:
- Knowledge of WHS and equity principles in the workplace.
- Respect and uphold the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of the Employer.
Your cover letter must address the key capabilities listed aboveand should include the position you are applying for.
Additional information:
Applications close: 9am Wednesday 9 July 2025
Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools
For identified child related roles Child Protection legislation requires preferred candidates to hold a valid NSW WWCC
An equal-opportunity employer
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
