Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools

The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) provides a range of services to support approximately 3,500 staff in 45 vibrant and dynamic Catholic school communities that serve more than 18,000 students. The DLCS assists schools to build teaching and leadership capabilities in communities of professional educators who share responsibility for school improvement and for achieving the best outcomes for our students.

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2x Payroll Officer roles

On-site, located at our Lismore NSW office, or Coffs Harbour NSW office

1x Full-time, permanent position

1x Full-time, temporary position until 27 February 2026.

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The Rewards:

• Salary: Attractive salary dependent on skills and experience + 12% superannuation 
• Additional benefits: Work laptop
• Working hours: 7-hour working day, 35-hour week  
• Flexibility: Achieve both work-life balance and the benefits of face-to-face collaboration with your peers with our hybrid working model 
• Staff wellbeing: Access to our Employee Assistance Program, free annual flu vaccinations, discounted gym and aquatic memberships through our Fitness Passport 
• Growth: Learning and career development opportunities.

Position Purpose:

Under the direction of the Team Leader, Payroll, undertake a high-volume of payroll processing utilising the positional based EmpowerHR software to all employees of DLCS and the 45 Schools in the Diocese of Lismore.

As a Payroll Officer this role supports the underlying Mission of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Lismore by delivering services that contribute to enabling students to achieve the fullness of life.

Qualifications and Work Requirements:

• A Certificate III or IV in a relevant field (desirable not mandatory).
• A current/valid Australian Driver’s Licence and eligibility to work within Australia for the period of the appointment.
• Compliance with Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead as prescribed by the Bishops of NSW, or working towards accreditation at the appropriate level upon commencement.
• A National Police Check, or ability to obtain if the successful candidate.

Work Experience: 

• At least three years’ experience working in a payroll role in a medium to large organisation.
• Experience with education payroll is highly desirable.

Key Capabilities:

• Experience with cloud based payroll software (EmpowerHR is highly desirable).
• Above average skills in MS Office software particularly Excel and Word.
• Attention to detail ensuring data entry is accurate.
• Effective and well developed oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
• Ability to interpret data and reconstruct in new formats.

Plus, the following generic criteria:

• Knowledge of WHS and equity principles in the workplace.
• Respect and uphold the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of the Employer.

Your cover letter must address the key capabilities listed above, and should include the position you are applying for. 

Additional information:

• Position Description
• Click this link for information on our Diocese and region.

Enquiries: recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au

Applications close: 9am, Wednesday, 9 July 2025

  Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools

For identified child related roles, Child Protection legislation requires preferred candidates to hold a valid NSW WWCC

An equal-opportunity employer