AO3 Payroll Officer
- Join a Queensland Government Department as a Payroll Officer.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll and personnel administration.
- Build effective relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Temporary contract in Queensland Government Department | Brisbane CBD
Your new company
This is an opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join a well-established Queensland Government Department responsible for supporting members of the community. Within a secure environment, teams work collaboratively to provide tailored care, education, and support to meet the individual needs of young people.
Your new role
As a Payroll Officer, you will play a key part in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll and associated personnel administration within a busy operational environment. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain payroll integrity, support rostering activities, and deliver a high level of customer-focused service.
- Process and validate fortnightly payroll changes and maintain accurate personnel records
- Manage shift worker time sheet variations in rostering systems, including overtime and leave approvals
- Liaise with supervisors to ensure approvals are accurate and up to date
- Maintain strong knowledge of relevant legislation, awards, agreements, and employment policies
- Build effective working relationships with internal staff and external stakeholders to support information flow
- Work closely with rostering and management teams to ensure accurate system updates in payroll/HR systems
- Respond to payroll queries with a problem-solving, customer-focused approach
- Develop and maintain reporting identifying staffing trends and support decision-making
- Use payroll/HR systems and supporting applications (e.g. Excel, Access) effectively
- Ensure confidentiality and compliance when handling employee records and information
What you'll need to succeed
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to effectively organise information to support decision-making Adaptability and flexibility, with a positive approach to change and evolving work requirements Proven ability to build and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with stakeholders High level of integrity, with a commitment to ethical behaviour and public service values Clear and effective communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex informationWhat you'll get in return
A temporary contract within a Queensland Government DepartmentCompetitive hourly rateCentral Brisbane location close to public transport
What you need to do now
If youre interested in this opportunity, please click Apply Now or send through an updated copy of your resume. For any enquiries, you can contact Georgia Langdon at Georgia.Langdon@hays.com.au or on 07 3243 3047. To ensure an efficient discussion, we recommend submitting your resume prior to calling.If this role is not quite right for you, but youre open to new opportunities, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion by emailing your resume to our Public Sector team using the same contact details.#3017471
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