Payroll Officer

Archdiocese of Brisbane; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Brisbane is seeking a payroll professional to manage end-to-end payroll for all staff. You will ensure accurate processing, compliance with legislation, and timely payments while generating Aurion and Excel reports.

This role supports a supportive team environment and upholds high confidentiality standards. Applicants should have payroll experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in HRIS, including Aurion, with a commitment to Catholic Social Teachings.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to maintain records and engage stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a small team with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration.
• Efficient time management and math skills; experience with HRIS reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR Information Systems, including Aurion and other payroll systems.
• Maintains confidentiality and respects privacy of sensitive information.
• Appreciates and understands Catholic Social Teachings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in payroll for all employees fortnightly, from start to finish.
• Calculate and correct errors, process overpayments promptly.
• Develop and understand legislative provisions accurately.
• Generate reports using Aurion and Excel.
• Provide internal customer service and ensure timely staff payments.
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations and accurate financial allocations.
• Maintain client relationships and meet Service Level Agreement requirements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to deadlines

Confidentiality

HRIS reporting

Aurion familiarity

Microsoft Office

Tools

Aurion

Excel

HRIS

Job description

About Archdiocese Of Brisbane

The Archdiocese of Brisbane, established in 1859, is a dynamic Catholic community in Southeast Queensland. Led by newly appointed Archbishop Shane Mackinlay, we support parishes, schools, and ministries focused on worship, education and social justice. Committed to fostering faith and compassion, we offer a collaborative and inclusive environment for those dedicated to serving and enriching our community.

Location

Brisbane City, 4000

Monday to Friday - 37.5 hour work week.

About The Role

The primary purpose of the position is the responsibility for organising, processing and verifying salary and associated payments and deductions for all services and their employees within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane. This includes ensuring accuracy and adherence to specified time frames.

About The Team

Join our team and experience a caring, friendly, and kind environment where ongoing support and great mentoring are at the heart of our culture. We pride ourselves on fostering a spirit of kindness and support, ensuring a family‑centred atmosphere for both our team members and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in payroll for all employees fortnightly, from start to finish.
• Calculate and correct errors, process overpayments promptly.
• Develop and understand legislative provisions accurately.
• Generate reports using Aurion and Excel.
• Provide internal customer service and ensure timely staff payments.
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations and accurate financial allocations.
• Maintain client relationships and meet Service Level Agreement requirements.

About You

• Skilled in written and verbal communication, adept at maintaining records and engaging stakeholders.
• Thrives in small team environments with minimal supervision, reliable in meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Efficient time management and affinity for mathematics, adept at HRIS reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR Information Systems, including experience with Aurion program and other payroll systems.
• Experienced in payroll environments.
• Maintains confidentiality and respects privacy of sensitive information.
• Appreciates and understands Catholic Social Teachings.

Applications should be submitted via SEEK. We will also process applications received through our official channels (intranet, website, or LinkedIn).

For any enquiries regarding the role, please email [e-mail]

The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults.