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Payroll Coordinator

Payroll Coordinator

Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools

Toowoomba

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time

Job overview

Payroll Coordinator | Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office (Aug 19)

Applications close Tuesday, 3 September 2019

Full time | 38 hours per week

Continuing | Immediate start

Professional Officer, Level 4 | $98,904 - $109,350

(New position)

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) is a system of 31 primary, secondary, and P-12 schools located in Toowoomba, and across the Darling Downs and South West Queensland.

The Role

This is an exciting time to be joining our organisation. This role presents an opportunity to lead the payroll team to ensure the efficiency of a large computerised payroll administration system and is responsible for the interpretation and application of various awards, policies and procedures with regard to pay rate, leave entitlements and other employment conditions.

The Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for the oversight and completion of all payroll duties which includes all aspects of superannuation, compliance with Income Tax guidelines and workers’ compensation legislation.

Your Experience

  • demonstrated experience in managing and leading a payroll function in a similar multi-site environment, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience
  • strong knowledge of award interpretation and understanding of employment legislation
  • proven and strong understanding of all areas of payroll services, current payroll legislation, tax and superannuation
  • demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring a payroll team
  • proven track record and experience in running end to end payroll processes
  • personal and people management abilities including supervision, team building and conflict resolution
  • attention to detail and accuracy
  • strong analytical and report writing skills
  • high level problem solving and organisational skills
  • high level knowledge, skill and experience with the Microsoft suite of products, in particular, Microsoft Excel and the use of spreadsheets

Further details can be obtained from the Role Description.

Please submit your application via SEEK and include

  • a cover letter, of no more than two pages, outlining how would you utilise your skills and experience to lead a payroll team to achieve high quality payroll services.
  • your resume
  • the names and contact details of two referees
  • Suitability Declaration
  • Employment Collection Notice.

To discuss this role, please contact Peter Simpson, Director: Human Resources, Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office, by email Peter.Simpson@twb.catholic.edu.au or by phone (07) 4637 1400.

About Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools

The Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) provides quality Catholic education and care to families across south-western Queensland through its 31 schools and Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office (TSCO). With quality student outcomes at the core of TCS’s purpose, the organisation continues to innovate in its leadership and operations of schools across the regional area of Toowoomba including Charleville, Quilpie, Goondiwindi and more.

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.

For current opportunities, please visit and apply via SEEK: https://www.seek.com.au/Diocese-of-Toowoomba-Catholic-Schools-jobs.


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