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.
______________________________________________________________________________Senior Payroll Administrator Location: Lismore NSW or Coffs Harbour NSWTenure: Full-time, permanent position. Start date to be negotiated with successful candidate._______________________________________________________________________________
The Rewards:Enhanced Leave: 14 weeks of paid primary carer leave, LSL after 5 years of continuous service, and a Christmas-Recent Year shutdown period.Benefits: Salary packaging including novated car leasing, and a work laptop.Flexibility: 7-hour day, 35-hour week. Achieve both work-life balance and the benefits of face-to-face collaboration with your peers with our hybrid working model.Health and Growth: Fitness Passport (discounted gym/aquatic), free annual flu vax and EAP services, and dedicated career development pathways.
The LifestyleWhether you seek the vibrant, dual-state energy of the Tweed Coast, the coastal hubs of Coffs Harbour or Port Macquarie, or the heart of the Northern Rivers in Lismore,



this role offers the ultimate NSW sea change. Balance world-class amenities with the authentic charm of regional community living.
Overview of Role: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 DLCSL and the 45 Schools in the Diocese of Lismore.
As a Senior Payroll Administrator 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.
To Apply:Please submit an online application, which includes a resume and a cover letter tailored to the key capabilities listed in the Position Description.
Additional Information:Click this link for information on our Diocese and region.Relocating to the region? Check out The Welcome Experience by NSW Government.
Enquiries: [email protected]
Applications close: 9am, Monday 27 July 2026
Note:The advertisement closing date is subject to change without notice, and interviews may commence prior to the official closure.We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies for this position and will not be liable for any associated fees.
Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe SchoolsChild Protection legislation requires staff to hold a valid NSW WWCCAn equal-opportunity employer

📌 Senior Payroll Administrator (Coffs Harbour)
🏢 Diocese Of Lismore Catholic Schools
📍 Coffs Harbour