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 a complex environment and can confidently interpret awards, enterprise agreements and employment legislation.
Youre organised, analytical and comfortable using payroll systems and spreadsheets. You communicate effectively, build positive working relationships and enjoy collaborating with others to continuously improve payroll services.

We’d love to hear from you! Please click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts.

Applications close 13 August 2026.

About us

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:

• Competitive Salary
• 5 weeks Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading on 4 weeks
• Above minimum employer Superannuation contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Salary packaging options 
• Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme

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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 staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.