Payroll Officer

Are you a skilled and experienced finance professional looking for your next challenge? Villanova College is seeking a talented Payroll Officer to join our dedicated team in a part-time, permanent role.

If you are passionate about education, possess a strong financial acumen, and are eager to contribute to the success of an organisation that values excellence, we want to hear from you

Position Purpose

The Payroll Officer is responsible for ensuring that the College payroll is processed in an efficient, accurate and timely manner. This role is crucial in maintaining the financial integrity of the payroll function. The Payroll Officer works as part of a collaborative team.

About Villanova College

Villanova College is a distinguished independent Catholic school for boys, guided by the Augustinian Order. Founded in 1948 by five visionary Irish priests on a 10-acre property in Hamilton, the College has grown from its humble beginnings to its current vibrant campus in Coorparoo, where it now educates over 1,500 students from Years 5 to 12.

With a rich history in education spanning 750 years, the Augustinian Order has instilled a love of learning and a relentless pursuit of truth in our community. Our motto, Vincit Veritas ("Truth Conquers"), reflects our commitment to fostering an environment where knowledge and understanding thrive.

Why Join Villanova College?

At Villanova College, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity and family-friendly workplace. We employ over 250 dedicated staff members who play a crucial role in shaping the lives of our students. Our supportive and collaborative work environment is crafted to enable staff to achieve outstanding results for our young men, while also fostering their professional growth and job satisfaction.

We offer a range of benefits, including opportunities for professional development, career progression, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. Our Augustinian values create a strong sense of welcome and community, uniting staff, parents, and students. We cherish open, friendly, and caring relationships and welcome individuals of all faiths and denominations to join us in our mission of excellence in boys' education.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

Relevant tertiary qualifications, combined with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role

Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing

Sound understanding of payroll systems and processes and related tax issues

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of payroll processing and reporting, the ability to meet deadlines and work flexibly to respond to urgent requests.

Have demonstrated organisational and time management skills together with resourcefulness and initiative to manage multiple priorities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders and manage sensitive payroll and financial information with the highest level of confidentiality and integrity.

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with the use of financial software. Knowledge of TASS would be advantageous but not essential.

Application Process

To apply for this role, please submit your cover letter and current resume, including the contact details of two referees via Seek.

Please note the closing date for applications is COB Monday 8 September 2025.

For further information or for a confidential discussion please contact the Business Manager on We respectfully advise that no agency applications will be considered at this time.

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Additional Information

Villanova College is committed to providing an inclusive and child safe environment that is free from Workplace Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Bullying. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Certain roles require that we carry out working with children, police record and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.

At all times, all employees must act in accordance with Villanova College Student Protection Policy and other Villanova Policies and Procedures. It is necessary that the role holder exercise judicious and prudent judgment in interactions with students.

Terms and Conditions of employment are as per the Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Collective Agreement Religious Institute Schools of Queensland

Please note: This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of the prospective employee and does not form part of the contract of employment. It is neither wholly comprehensive nor restrictive and therefore does not preclude change or development that may inevitably be required in the future. Villanova College will engage in consultation to align any required change with both employee and company goals.

Villanova College acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and study, and their living culture. We pay our respects to them and their Elders, past and present, for their care of the land and waterways, and pay tribute to the unique role they play in the life of this region. Villanova College has always been, and always will be, a place of teaching and learning connected to Country, culture and community.