Join a supportive team, earn $51.12/hr + Super, and grow your payroll and administration career.
Your new company
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive AO3 Payroll Officer to join a team within the Queensland Government, on a temporary 3-month contract in Townsville with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will provide high-quality payroll duties and other administrative services to Centre staff that will facilitate the management, care and supervision of young people.
Your new role
As the Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the processing of staff payroll requirements, guaranteeing all employees are paid correctly and on time, ensuring all compliance & legislation that governs the terms and conditions of employment in Queensland are met, and entering data with accuracy and precision. You will also be expected to provide accurate and timely payroll services while supporting a range of administrative functions across the business. This is an excellent chance for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
What you'll need to succeed
- To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following:
- The ability to carry out accurate preparation or completion of scheduled payroll and special pay runs as and when required, by ensuring eligibility of leave and associated payments, correct costing and appropriate approvals have been applied.
- Undertake timely and accurate processing of timesheets, and associated payroll entries (e.g.,
leave forms) and allowances to generate employee pays, and relevant reports in accordance with approved payroll claims.
- Calculate and process termination payments as and when required.
- Competent in coordinating, monitoring and preparing reports for all job and plant costs as required.
- Be able to execute efficient administration of payroll information, whilst ensuring accurate and confidential records are always maintained by filing hard and soft copy employee records.
- The ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Strong all round administration skills and customer service.
- Ability to pass a criminal history check.
What you'll get in return
- Attractive AO3 pay rate of $51.12 per hour plus Superannuation.
- Full-time Monday to Friday position, working within standard business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm.
- Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Gain valuable experience and further develop your payroll and administration skills.
- An immediate start is available for the successful candidate.
- Work within a professional organisation where your contribution and attention to detail will be highly valued.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to ************@Hays.com.au, or call Kerry Martin now on 07 4417 1***.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.