Careers at CSPD

** Temporary (10 month), Full Time role to commence ASAP

At Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) we are committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5,000 passionate employees located across our primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000 plus students. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future, through quality catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.

About the opportunity:

As part of the People & Culture transformation, an exciting new opportunity has been created for a Payroll Advisor to join a fun and busy team who are committed to CSPD’s success. This is a great role if you are passionate about payroll and keen to deepen your experience across the portfolio. Reporting to the Payroll Lead, you will engage with stakeholders across schools and our central office supporting the delivery of payroll services. You will also support a small team of passionate Payroll Officers. 

More specifically you will be accountable for:

• Ensuring salaries and wages are distributed accurately and on time as per EA, Award, Employment Contracts and other legislative requirements

• Resolving/answering complexed payroll queries for our schools and central office

• Preparing, balancing and reconciling payroll tax, PAYG tax and FBT, superannuation, annual group certificates

• Maintaining system records for leave, casual timesheets, employee records etc.

• Providing management reports and undertaking required statutory reporting as needed

• Partnering with the Senior Payroll Advisor to deliver value add outcomes across the team

• Assisting Payroll Officers and conducting training of junior Payroll staff as required
  
  

About You:

To be successful in this highly rewarding role, you will demonstrate alignment to our purpose and values along with:

• Significant experience working in Payroll with a strong focus on compliance

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply multiple Enterprise Agreements / Awards throughout our Payroll processes

• Experience with Success Factors would be highly desirable but not essential

• Ability to understand our data and apply best practice solutions to mitigate risk

• Experience supporting the training and development across Payroll teams

• The ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet strict deadlines

• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills and an inherent desire to provide excellent customer service.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  A natural aptitude for collaboration and teamwork

• Skilled in quickly building rapport, communicating and engaging with stakeholders along with a ‘can do’ attitude to drive outcomes 

• Working With Children Check for paid work
  
  
  

 The Benefits 

• We offer competitive remuneration

• Hybrid Working model (50% in the office, 50% remotely)

• Well being programs 

• Employee Assistance Program 

Interested? Apply today! 

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.