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: $78,259 to $82,063 (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 of Payroll Officer, 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 the Position 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 - $78,259 to $82,063 (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
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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 the application below.
- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools .
- Upload a current resume and cover letter that addresses the skills, attributes and experience in line with the requirements of the role including contact details (phone and email) of three (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 07 4994 8000.
- For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services [email protected]
- 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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