Payroll Project Officer

Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane Location: Brisbane CBD Contract: 12-month fixed-term, full-time (Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week) About Us Centacare, the social services arm of the Archdiocese of Brisbane, provides vital support to over 100,000 clients annually across aged care, disability services, community programs, childcare, and employment services. With 3,000+ employees, we are dedicated to leading social change and strengthening communities in the spirit of the Gospel. Our Payroll Services team plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing across multiple entities within the Archdiocese. Managing a complex payroll environment with multiple awards and agreements, we are committed to delivering exceptional service to our employees and stakeholders. About The Role Centacare is seeking a Payroll Project Officer to join our team for a 12-month contract based in the Brisbane CBD. Reporting to the Project Manager/Payroll Manager, you will play a crucial role in reviewing, validating, and analysing time and attendance records and payments while supporting payroll-related projects and BAU payroll functions as required. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with payroll, HR, or financial services experience who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to a meaningful project. Key ResponsibilitiesProject Support:

• Perform administrative and technical tasks to ensure smooth payroll processes and system operations.
• Extract, cleanse, and migrate complex employee data.
• Source, compile, and track project data to report on progress and milestones.
• Conduct research and analysis to support decision-making and project planning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and internal teams, providing project assistance.
• Liaise with current and former employees to update contact details and respond to payroll-related queries.
• Support employees with payroll queries and assist with BAU payroll as needed.

Payroll Processing:

• Process full payroll cycles for all employees, from commencement to termination, in compliance with EBAs.
• Prepare payroll reports using Aurion and Microsoft Excel.
• Maintain employee payroll records and provide high-quality customer service to internal and external clients.
• Offer expert payroll advice and problem-solving support to employees and managers.

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure a safe working environment, complying with Workplace Health & Safety
• Uphold Centacare’s commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk.
• Maintain compliance with privacy, data protection, gender equity, anti-discrimination, and other relevant legislation.
• Identify and report any potential workplace hazards or risks.

About You: To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Prior experience in Payroll, HR, or Financial services (highly regarded).
• Ability to learn new systems quickly; Aurion experience (ideal).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• A collaborative, team-player attitude with initiative and proactiveness.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with people at all levels.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a current driver’s license, Blue Card, Criminal History Check, and NDIS Worker clearance.

If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented payroll professional looking for an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while supporting day-to-day payroll operations, we encourage you to apply! How To Apply Centacare is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations Australians. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Send your interest via submitting a Resume to _Brent Hunter - HR Recruitment_hunterb@bne.catholic.net.au 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 0 tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults.