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Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL) is experiencing significant growth, and following recent internal promotions, we are seeking a skilled Payroll Coordinator to join our expanding Bendigo team.

This fixed-term, part-time position (0.8 FTE to August 2027) is an exciting opportunity to contribute your payroll expertise in a dynamic, people-focused environment. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely payroll support to staff across our schools, ensuring compliance our agreement and payroll legislation.

The Position

• Title: Payroll Coordinator
• Classification: CEO Administration Level 4 (CEMEA 2022)
• Salary per year: $71,449.60
• FTE / Hours per fortnight: 0.8 FTE / 60.8 hours per fortnight
• Employment Status: Fixed Term to Aug 2027
• Location: Bendigo
• Other Requirements: WWCC, National Police Check

About the Role

As a Payroll Coordinator, you will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll processing on a fortnightly basis across multiple schools. This is a hands-on role where your knowledge of wage and salary calculations, staff entitlements, and employment conditions will be key to your success.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing full-cycle payroll processing for multiple schools on a fortnightly basis
• Calculating staff entitlements including leave, overtime, and allowances
• Providing staff with accurate information on salaries and employment conditions
• Ensuring compliance with relevant awards, agreements, and payroll legislation

What we are looking for

We are looking for a team player with a strong understanding of payroll systems and legislation, and a commitment to providing a high standard of service. You’ll also bring:

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing
• Strong understanding of employee entitlements and payroll compliance
• High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• The flexibility to support a centralised team and adapt to changing priorities

What We Offer You

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your payroll expertise with your passion for people and education. You’ll join a supportive and forward-thinking team committed to making a positive impact on payroll practices and outcomes.

We offer:

• Flexible and Hybrid working options
• Competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
• Generous leave provisions for more quality time with family and friends.
• Competitive remuneration plus superannuation.
• Salary packaging options available.
• Dedicated support and a collaborative, supportive team.

About The CESL Office

The CESL Office Team comprises of close to 150 employees working across 7 key functional areas, supporting over 50 schools and early childhood centres within the Sandhurst Diocese. We are a supportive and friendly team who are committed to working collaboratively with our schools to achieve the best outcomes possible for our students. With office locations in Bendigo, Wangaratta and Tatura.

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)  

CESL governs over 50 schools and early childhood learning centres across Central and North Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we ‘Magnify Sandhurst’ with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and ‘healthy and well communities’, we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality. Our motto is ‘Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day’.  

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety  

CESL embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.  

Applications Close: Friday 22 August 2025 at 5.00 pm

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria within the Position Description.  

If you are interested in learning more about CESL or registering for future opportunities please visit our website here. For application assistance, please review our application guide here.