Payroll Specialist - multiple roles

Payroll Specialist - multiple roles-   6–12 Month Contracts - Work‑From‑Home Opportunities

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for a meaningful role where your work makes a real impact? We’re seeking multiple Payroll Specialists to support payroll remediation and contribute to system and process improvement projects across the Diocese of Lismore. This is a 6–12-month contract with flexible work‑from‑home arrangements for candidates who reside outside of the office locations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Payroll, the Payroll Specialist will play a key role in supporting remediation activities, improving payroll accuracy, and assisting with system enhancements. You’ll work collaboratively with payroll, HR, auditors, and staff across the Diocese, helping to ensure compliance, efficiency, and high‑quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the finalisation of salary, wage and Long Service Leave (LSL) validation activities.
• Assist with back‑payment calculations and processing for current and former employees.
• Contribute to remediation activities as directed by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO).
• Prepare reports and data for payroll leadership.
• Assist in the implementation of LSL system and process improvements, including:
  • Payroll procedures
  • Standard operating procedures for LSL
• Work collaboratively across HR and Payroll projects to ensure integrated service delivery.
• Contribute to project documentation such as status updates, business cases, briefings and proposals.
• Perform other project‑related duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualifications in payroll, accounting, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in high‑volume, end‑to‑end payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of awards, enterprise agreements, and relevant legislation, including:
  • Superannuation
  • Long Service Leave
  • Australian taxation
  • Workers compensation

Key Capabilities

• Accurate and detail‑focused with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• A collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

Why Join ?

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports the mission of Catholic education.
• Flexible work‑from‑home arrangements offered for successful candidates who live outside the organisation’s office location
• 6–12 month contract supporting high‑impact projects.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

Sound like you?

Apply now via the link or call Jo Ellerman on 0266919106 for a copy of the PD and to find out more about these opportunities.