Project Manager

Position: Project Manager
Salary Range: $105,882 - $119,172 per annum pending experience
Tenure: Full Time, 1 Year Fixed Term Contract (with the possibility to extend)
Commencing Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: Thursday, 3 February 2022

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the South, North to Ingham and Halifax, South-West to Winton, and West to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island.

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

About the role

Townsville Catholic Education (TCE) is currently seeking a Project Manager to provide support across a broad range of human resources and payroll functions.  This is a Full Time, 1 Year Fixed Term Contract with the potential of this extending out further.

The Project Manager position will report directly to the Human Resources Manager.  You will contribute to managing effective development control and compliance of TCE employees. You will also have a key role in identifying continuous improvements as well as assisting with the roll-out of approved projects. 

Key Accountabilities

• Lead quality assurance projects related to TCE's Human Resources and Payroll function.
• Design implementation plans and conduct reviews of HR functions, including the delivery of any corrective actions.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on TCE's behalf with professionalism and transparency.
• Interpret, apply and provide considered advice on the application of Enterprise Agreements, Policy and Legislation relating to the HR and payroll. 
• Analyse complex data and provide results and remedial recommendations based on the outcome of analysis if any. 
• Draft and deliver reports showcasing impeccable attention to detail, with high level communication skills (both oral and written). 
• Exercise good judgement, particularly when making recommendations to decision makers 
• Perform role with the highest regard to confidentiality and discretion 
• Work collaboratively with other members of the HR team including payroll, to identify and implement performance improvement activities.

About you

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Human Resource or Payroll position
• Experience with project management frameworks

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply the provisions of awards, legislation, guidelines, policy and procedure
• Exceptional administrative skills with the ability to maintain a commitment to compliance and integrity of processes
• Strong interpersonal skills including communication, negotiation and problem solving with capacity to interact effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict and change

Attributes

• Self-motivation with a can do attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and triage conflicting deadlines in a busy environment
• Capacity and willingness to work both effectively in a team and autonomously when required
• A commitment to diplomacy when dealing with matters of a sensitive and confidential nature
• Respect for the confidentiality of employee’s personal information and records
• Ability to build rapport quickly and establish positive working relationships with school leaders throughout the Townsville Diocese.

Mandatory Criteria

• Minimum tertiary qualifications at Diploma level or equivalent qualifications/experience relevant to the position
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Human Resource or payroll function
• Intermediate to advance user of MS suite especially excel
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• It is a requirement of this role that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. A proof of vaccination will be required as a pre-commencement document. DO NOT ATTACH A VACCINATION CERTIFICATE WITH YOUR APPLICATION. 

Desirable Criteria

• Certificate IV in Human Resources or higher
• Previous experience with iChris or other HR/payroll systems
• Professional membership or willing to attain membership with The Association of Payroll Specialists and/or Australian Payroll Association.   

What we offer

• Competitive Salary starting: $105,882 - $119,172 per annum pending experience
• 4 Weeks Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading on 4 weeks
• Salary packaging options 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a  co-contribution arrangement)
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Corporate health insurance 
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply

1. Please complete the application form below
2. Upload a current resume 
3. Upload a cover letter to support your application.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

• For further information regarding the remuneration package please contact TCEO Human Resources recruitment@tsv.catholic.edu.au

Applications close 5pm Thursday, 3 February 2022.

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

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