- People and Culture | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
- Level 5, $82,843 - $93,358 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full time, Ongoing appointment

The opportunity

If you enjoy payroll but also want to enjoy the team you work with, this could be a great next move.

We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our close-knit, supportive and genuinely collaborative team at UniSC’s Sunshine Coast campus in Sippy Downs. This is a full-time, campus-based position, ideal for someone who enjoys working alongside their colleagues, sharing knowledge, solving problems together and being part of the day-to-day energy of a team.

Along with an ongoing position, you’ll enjoy *five weeks’ annual leave, up to 17% employer superannuation and the benefits of working within a growing university environment.

As part of our People and Culture team, you’ll help deliver UniSC’s fortnightly payroll and ensure our people are paid accurately and on time. You’ll provide trusted advice across payroll, superannuation, taxation and employment conditions, while helping us continually improve the way we work and the service we provide.

It’s an opportunity to bring your payroll expertise to a team where accuracy matters, people help each other out, and there’s plenty of room for a laugh along the way.

You will

- contribute to the accurate and timely delivery of UniSC’s fortnightly payroll;
- provide practical and trusted advice across payroll, superannuation and employment conditions;
- interpret relevant legislation, industrial instruments, policies and procedures;
- respond to payroll enquiries and provide a positive service experience for staff across the University; and
- contribute ideas and expertise to continuously improve our payroll processes and systems.

About you

You’re an experienced payroll professional who enjoys getting the detail right and being someone others can rely on.

You’ll be comfortable working with complex payroll requirements, interpreting employment conditions and legislation, and resolving enquiries with accuracy and good judgement. Just as importantly, you enjoy being part of a team. You’re collaborative, approachable and willing to pitch in when things get busy.

You’ll bring:

- demonstrated experience delivering accurate payroll processes within a large or complex organisation;
- sound knowledge of superannuation, taxation and relevant payroll legislation;
- experience interpreting employment conditions, policies, procedures and guidelines;
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including reporting and spreadsheet capability;
- experience using a complex HRIS,



with PeopleSoft experience highly regarded; and
- strong communication, organisation and customer service skills.

This position is based full-time at our UniSC Sunshine Coast campus in Sippy Downs. Our payroll team works closely together on campus, and we see this as an important part of the collaborative, supportive team environment we’ve built.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the person we're looking for.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at *************@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

How to apply

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

We will be reviewing applications and contacting suitable candidates throughout the duration of this advertisement. We strongly encourage you to submit your interest as soon as possible.

Position description: 494704_Payroll Officer.pdf

Your completed application must include an up to date resume.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Emma Bayles
Associate Director, Employee Experience – People and Culture
Telephone: 07 5459 4***
Email: *******@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact *************@usc.edu.au





Discover UniSC

We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.

We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.

📌 Payroll Officer (Sippy Downs)
🏢 University of the Sunshine Coast
📍 Sippy Downs