Payroll Compliance Officer

About the Organisation

Our client is a not-for-profit organisation that operates a network of retail stores, fuel outlets, and other enterprises throughout some of the most remote and unique communities in Queensland. Their mission is to strengthen communities through reliable, ethical and sustainable service delivery, ensuring essential goods and employment opportunities remain accessible across the Cape, Torres Strait, and Gulf regions.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-driven Payroll Compliance Officer to join their Corporate Services team based in Cairns on a Temp to Permanent basis. Reporting to the General Manager of Corporate Services, this pivotal role will oversee payroll compliance, systems and governance across geographically diverse operations throughout Cape York, the Gulf of Carpentaria, North Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands.

You will play a key part in ensuring payroll systems, processes and reporting are efficient, accurate and fully compliant with employment, tax and superannuation legislation. Working closely with People and Workplace Culture, Payroll and Finance teams, you will also mentor and support the Payroll Manager while contributing to strategic process improvement initiatives that enhance our clients reputation as an employer of choice.

About You

You’re an experienced payroll professional with deep expertise in compliance, process management and legislative interpretation. You thrive in complex environments and have a strong understanding of modern awards, enterprise agreements and end-to-end payroll operations.

You will bring:

• Extensive knowledge and interpretation of multiple awards (e.g. General Retail Industry Award 2020, Clerks Private Sector Award 2010).
• Proven experience managing payroll compliance within medium-to-large organisations.
• Strong understanding of NES, tax and superannuation legislation.
• Experience conducting payroll audits, risk assessments and remediation processes.
• Advanced skills in payroll software (e.g. Pronto, MYOB, Xero) and time and attendance systems (e.g. Humanforce).
• Strong analytical and reporting skills using tools such as Power BI.
• Excellent communication, leadership and mentoring abilities.

Highly Desirable:

• Relevant qualification in Payroll Services, Accounting or Business Administration
• Previous experience in the retail or public sector.

What’s On Offer

• Full-time position with the possibility of Permanency, based in Cairns
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to contribute to an organisation making a positive social and economic impact in remote Queensland communities.
• Collaborative and values-driven culture.
• Ongoing professional development and training.

To Apply

Applications should be forwarded by clicking the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion you are welcome to call Brendon Dyer on (07) 4034 5000.

To be eligible to apply for this job, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an appropriate visa to be able to live and work in Australia.

About Us

With offices in Cairns and Townsville, Precruitment is Regional Queensland's leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. With a focus on administration and professional talent, we are selected suppliers to local businesses, Queensland Government, Government Owned Corporations and Local Government. We have a broad client base throughout Regional, North and Western Queensland.

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