Payroll Team Leader

Full time | Permanent | From 23 January 2023 (negotiable)

Professional Officer Level 4 | $110,768.70 - $122,472.16 per annum plus super

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. The ideal applicant will be responsible for the interpretation and application of various awards, policies and procedures with regard to pay rates, leave entitlements and other employment conditions.

The Payroll Team Leader 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

• empathy with the values and ethos of the Catholic faith
• 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, and government requirements
• 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

Desirable

• experience working in the education sector

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 you would utilise your skills and experience to lead a payroll team to achieve high quality payroll services
• your resume
• our resume, to include the names of two current referees (one must be your current manager)
• supporting application documents.

To discuss this role, or any difficulties in applying, please contact Lyn Paton, Manager Employee Services, Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office, by email lyn.paton@twb.catholic.edu.au.

Employment will be in accordance with the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2024.