Payroll Manager
Full Time - Ongoing

Based in beautiful Tasmania, Australia, Catholic Education Tasmania (CET) is a community of 38 schools and colleges servicing over 17,000 students.  Operating under the Archbishop’s Charter for Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Tasmania is committed to the formation of the whole person (intellectually, physically, morally, and spiritually) in light of the destiny that Jesus Christ has prepared for each of us.

About the Opportunity

The Payroll Manager is accountable for the strategic management and delivery of accurate and timely payroll services to the Tasmanian Catholic Education Office (TCEO). You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring best practice payroll services and compliance with payroll legislation and policies.

Reporting to the System Lead: Finance, you will collaborate with the Corporate Services team, People Services team, and other key stakeholders across the organisation to lead and shape the delivery of payroll services while upholding the organisations strategic vision and priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with legislation and accurate record-keeping.
• Manage Long Service Leave Fund transfers and reimbursements.
• Support school/college payroll administrators with payroll enquiries.
• Monitor payroll budget and resolve discrepancies.
• Collect, reconcile, and analyse payroll data and prepare mandatory government reports.
• Foster relationships within TCEO and with school/college Principals, ensuring alignment with TCEO strategies.
• Lead and mentor the Centralised Payroll team, ensuring high-quality service and professional development.

Essential Criteria:

• 5+ years’ experience in payroll management.
• Strong knowledge of payroll procedures, legislation, and enterprise agreements.
• Tertiary qualification in commerce, business management, or accounting.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Licence, Working with Vulnerable People Registration, and satisfactory National Police Check.
• Accreditation A to work in a Catholic School. 

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in payroll within an educational setting.
• Familiarity with HRP Modules in TechnologyOne.

Personal Capabilities:

• Strong leadership, time management, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive matters.
• Collaborative with strategic thinking and adaptability.

 If you are a passionate, experienced payroll professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic educational environment, we invite you to apply for the Payroll Manager position with TCEO.

Apply Now to join a team dedicated to providing high-quality payroll services and making a positive difference in Catholic education.

For further information in relation to the position, including an application package, head across to our Careers page at https://careers.catholic.tas.edu.au/en/listing/   

Applications close on Monday, 24 March 2024 at 10am.

Catholic Education Tasmania is committed to supporting the spiritual growth, education and rights of children and young people and providing a safe and supportive environment for them.  The successful candidate will require satisfactory child safety checks and registrations.

We demonstrate our commitment to Reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.