HR/Payroll Coordinator

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redeemer Lutheran College is seeking an HR/Payroll Coordinator to deliver high-quality HR administration and payroll support reporting to the HR Manager. The role involves preparing employment contracts, managing payroll preparation, and maintaining employee records across the College.

Redeemer Lutheran College is a leading co-educational Prep to Year 12 College located in Rochedale. Guided by our motto, Our Hope is in Christ, we are committed to nurturing the academic, social, emotional and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in HR administration and payroll in a complex organisation (preferably education).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in HR data and payroll records.
• Experience with payroll systems and employee records.

Responsibilities

• Preparing employment contracts, correspondence and HR documentation.
• Maintaining accurate employee and payroll records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Assisting with the preparation of fortnightly payroll and supporting payroll administration activities.
• Managing employment variations, contract changes, leave records and employee data.
• Interpreting employment conditions, classifications, leave provisions and enterprise agreement requirements.
• Responding to employee enquiries and providing high-quality administrative support.
• Assisting with HR projects and identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll preparation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business

Tools

Payroll software

Employee records systems

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 6 November 2026

Redeemer Lutheran College is seeking an HR/Payroll Coordinator to deliver high-quality HR administration and payroll support reporting to the HR Manager. The role involves preparing employment contracts, managing payroll preparation, and maintaining employee records across the P-12 college.

Redeemer Lutheran College is a leading co-educational Prep to Year 12 College located in Rochedale. Guided by our motto, Our Hope is in Christ, we are committed to nurturing the academic, social, emotional and spiritual growth of every student in a supportive and engaging learning environment.

At Redeemer Lutheran College, we know that a positive employee experience starts with people who genuinely care about supporting others and getting the details right.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality HR administration and payroll support across the College. From recruitment and employment documentation to employee records, payroll preparation and workforce administration, you'll help ensure our people processes are efficient, accurate and delivered with care.

Joining a collaborative and values-driven team, you'll have the opportunity to build trusted relationships, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and support the delivery of exceptional people services across the College.

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing employment contracts, correspondence and HR documentation.
• Maintaining accurate employee and payroll records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Assisting with the preparation of fortnightly payroll and supporting payroll administration activities.
• Managing employment variations, contract changes, leave records and employee data.
• Interpreting employment conditions, classifications, leave provisions and enterprise agreement requirements.
• Responding to employee enquiries and providing high-quality administrative support.
• Assisting with HR projects and identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in HR administration and payroll preparation within a complex organisation, ideally within an education environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Experience working with payroll systems and employee records.
• The ability to interpret enterprise agreements, awards or employment conditions.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach.
• A proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes and administrative efficiency.

Why Join Us?

• Join a supportive and collaborative HR team.
• Build meaningful relationships across a vibrant school community.
• Enjoy a varied role combining HR administration, payroll and employee support.
• Contribute to process improvements that make a genuine difference.
• Be part of a values-driven College committed to excellence, community and care.

Redeemer Lutheran College is committed to providing a child-safe environment where the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people are prioritised. All staff are expected to actively support and uphold the College's child-safe policies and practices. All successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain a current Blue Card and may be subject to relevant screening, suitability and compliance checks prior to commencement of employment.

Redeemer Lutheran College values the diversity of our community and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all staff feel respected, supported and able to contribute their best.

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

1033 Students
70 TeachingStaff
68 Non-Teaching Staff

Redeemer is a co-educational Christian school owned and operated by the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District. As a school of the church, it holds that its fundamental role is to offer its students a sound and integrated education within the Christian tradition. Redeemer's motto is: Our Hope is in Christ.The College is situated in Rochedale on Brisbane's south side, about 20km from Brisbane CBD, and is accessible via the Pacific Highway and the Gateway Motorway.