Supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the South, North to Ingham and Halifax, South-West to Winton, and West to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island.
Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
Townsville Catholic Education 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 and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
About the role
Townsville Catholic Education (TCE) is currently seeking a experienced Human Resource Information System Audit and Administrator. This is a Full-Time, Permanent role commencing on Monday 22 September 2025.
The Human Resource Information System (HRIS) Audit and Administrator is responsible for ensuring TCE's payroll system is compliant with all relevant industrial agreements and legislation. The role will liaise closely with the Payroll Coordinator and Aurion configuration team to manage system accuracy and compliance in calculating employee's payroll and storage of all human resource information.
The role will further conduct regular audits, data integrity checks and scenario testing, to ensure Aurion's build and design is operating in line with relevant industrial agreements and legislation, and that data entered into the HRIS is accurate.
As the system expert, the role will demonstrate it's analytical and quantitative skills to provide payroll reporting as required, whilst supporting and educating the broader payroll and HR team to develop their skills in system reporting.
Key Accountabilities
Ensure HRIS design and operation aligns with legislation and industrial agreements
Liaise with Aurion to manage system configuration and updates
Audit data integrity and system accuracy through regular testing
Recommend improvements to payroll and HR practices
Educate teams on audit findings and system usage
Provide payroll reporting and support operational efficiency
Maintain organisational structure and workflows in Aurion
Document processes, guidelines, and user manuals for system administration
Monitor system changes and support process adjustments
Build reporting capability across payroll and HR teams
Maintain an issues register for HRIS-related updates
Analyse complex HR/payroll systems for performance and compliance
Support payroll operations during peak periods or staff absences
Uphold Catholic values and contribute to a safe, respectful workplace
Participate in professional learning and comply with all TCE policies
About you
Experienced in HRIS administration (Aurion preferred) and payroll compliance
Skilled in data analysis, reporting tools, and advanced Excel functions
Detail-oriented with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently within a team
Quick to learn new technologies and integrate them effectively
Values-driven, collaborative, and adaptable in dynamic environments
Mandatory Criteria
Extensive experience in HRIS system administration.
Tertiary qualifications in HR, ITS, Business or another relevant field highly regarded.
Current paid Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain prior to commencement, per No Card, No Link, No Start legislation)
Current driver's licence
Willingness and capacity to travel within the Diocese, as required
Physically capable of performing the role safely
Desirable Criteria
Experience in the education sector would be highly regarded.
Note: Depending on the nature of the role, a pre-employment medical or vaccination may be required.
What we offer
Competitive Salary
5 Weeks Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading on 4 weeks
Salary packaging options
Modern facilities, equipment and resources
Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement)
Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
14 Weeks' paid parental leave
Deferred Salary Scheme
Corporate health insurance
Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
Wellbeing programs and initiatives
How to apply
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Applications close 3pm Friday 19 September 2025 unless filled prior
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
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