Payroll Officer

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established Local Government organisation committed to delivering essential services to a vibrant regional community. With a strong focus on collaboration, customer service and operational excellence, the organisation offers a welcoming team environment where your expertise will make an immediate impact.

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a busy Finance team on a three-month temporary contract.

This role will see you responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll while providing high-quality support to employees and managers. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will ensure payroll compliance, maintain employee records and assist with payroll reporting and enquiries.

If you're an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working independently while contributing to a collaborative team, this is an opportunity to hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain payroll records and employee data
• Interpret relevant Awards, Enterprise Agreements and legislation
• Respond to payroll enquiries from employees and managers
• Process leave, allowances and payroll adjustments
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with compliance activities
• Support the Finance team with payroll-related reporting and administration
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy at all times

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Previous experience processing end-to-end payroll
• Sound knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation
• Experience interpreting Awards and Enterprise Agreements, ideally within Local Government or a similar environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and meet strict payroll deadlines
• Experience using payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
• Local Government payroll experience will be highly regarded

What's On Offer

• Immediate start available
• Three-month temporary contract
• Opportunity to gain valuable Local Government experience
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Competitive hourly rate
• Full-time hours with a great work-life balance

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 Head Office in Cairns and offices in Townsville and Brisbane. We specialise in professional, administration, engineering and industrial recruitment, permanent and temporary placements for both commercial and government enterprise. We are proud to connect great people with meaningful careers.

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