Payroll Officer

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport discount

Training and development

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Retail discounts

Job summary

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland – Newcastle West NSW is seeking a Payroll Officer to deliver end-to-end payroll services for allocated agencies and parishes. The role focuses on accuracy, compliance and timely processing within a 38-hour week.

Based in Newcastle West, it offers flexible working conditions and a potential ADO, with opportunities for training and development and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ payroll processing experience.
• Experience with awards and agreements.
• Strong customer service ethic and ability to service payroll customers.
• Ability to manage high-volume work with accuracy and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administers payroll for allocated agencies and parishes.
• Ensures efficient, compliant and timely payroll service.
• Prepares payroll reconciliations and payroll reporting.
• Supports year-end payroll requirements.
• Provides payroll advice to employees and managers.

Skills

Payroll processing

Awards knowledge

MS Excel

Customer service

Confidentiality

Time management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland – Newcastle West NSW

As a Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of end-to-end payroll services, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and awards. The role includes processing payroll transactions and employee payments, managing payroll reconciliations and reporting, preparing payroll journals, supporting year-end payroll requirements, and providing responsive payroll advice and support to employees and managers.

This permanent full-time position (38 hours per week) based in Newcastle West and offers flexible working conditions and the opportunity to accrue an ADO.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.
• Paid parental leave(for eligible employees).
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (T&C’s apply).
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.
• Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program.
• Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position administers payroll for allocated agencies and parishes, ensuring an efficient, effective and timely service, that meets all compliance requirements.

The incumbent commits to working within Work Health and Safety guidelines and Code of Conduct at all times whilst in the employ of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Demonstrated comprehensive working knowledge and experience of payroll processing, working with a range of awards and agreements (Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role).
• Strong customer service ethic and total focus on servicing payroll customers (both employees and management).
• Ability to use initiative, maintain confidentiality, maintain accuracy and meet deadlines in a high volume work area.
• Demonstrated level of experience with MS Office Suite – including MS Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills, including effective telephone manner.
• Demonstrated administrative ability, organisational skills, effective time management, and ability to work independently and in a team based environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary qualifications and/or minimum 3 years experience in a similar role

Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
• Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.

For further information please reach out to:Catherine Cliffordon ***************@mn.catholic.org.au

Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement.Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.