About us - Join a team that makes a real difference
CatholicCare Wollongong is a team of over 340 people supporting clients across the Illawarra, Macarthur, and Shoalhaven regions. Guided by our values, we work together to create thriving communities where every person's dignity is respected. We're committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality services that foster connection and wellbeing, helping people build on their strengths and create positive futures.
About the role - Payroll Officer
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our team. Working closely with the Payroll Specialist and the People and Culture team, this role is ideal for someone who has experience in end-to-end payroll processing and an interest in contributing to People & Culture projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Accurately process the end-to-end fortnightly payroll cycle
* Maintain accurate employee records including in the LMS and HRIS as part of as part of onboarding and other processes
* Compile data for annual wage increases and relevant workplace instrument changes
* Interpret Organisational Policy, Awards, and the CatholicCare Enterprise Agreement to ensure correct application of entitlements
* Provide advice to managers and staff on payroll-related queries and entitlements
* Ensure compliance with all statutory payroll requirements
* Contribute to P&C operational tasks as well as support People & Culture projects.
What you will need
* At least 2-3 years of payroll-related experience, including full end-to-end processing
* Experience in using Payroll and HRIS systems
* Proven experience in executing all payroll functions (end-to-end), including policy and workplace instrument interpretations
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Previous experience working in a similar role - working as part of a team and autonomously.
It will be highly regarded if you have had experience in supporting the implementation of a new HRIS which is planned for 2026.
Why work with us?
We know that a healthy work life balance supports our staff. In addition to this we offer:
* Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay
* Meal and Entertainment Benefits
* Additional 3 days paid leave over the Christmas period
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (2 days in the office per work, remainder WFH)
* Fitness Passport – access to a range of discounted gyms
* Supportive and inclusive team.
Click here for the Position Description.
Click here for the Candidate Pack.
For more information please contact Steve Nielsen on
Close Date: 30 November 2025
We value diversity and inclusion. CatholicCare Wollongong welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to child safety and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. All roles require probity and pre-employment checks.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We look forward to hearing from you