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Embark on a journey where your passion meets purpose, and where your skills are the tools to transform lives. Become part of the Multicultural Australia Team dedicated to creating belonging for our clients and our team members.

About MA

Multicultural Australia is Queensland's leading humanitarian settlement provider, and our clients and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about providing care and service that meets the direct needs of individuals and communities. We welcome individuals from refugee, asylum seeker, international student, and migrant backgrounds into Queensland, with the goal of creating a more equitable and prosperous society. Multicultural Australia helps new Queenslanders settle into their new lives, build connections in their communities, find work and study opportunities, learn new skills and to feel at home. We also work with individuals, communities, business, and government to contribute to building a more welcoming Queensland through advocacy, cultural training, and community events. People are at the heart of what we do, and we are committed to developing a team that is diverse, inclusive, and caring.

We recruit individuals with strong social justice values who want to make a difference in the lives of others and who enjoy collaborating and supporting clients build a new future. Join Multicultural Australia to experience a genuinely diverse organisation with strong values and care for each other.

About this role

We have a great chance for an experienced Payroll officer to join a genuinely purpose-driven and diverse organisation - Level 3.4, Max-term contract for up to 6 months. The Payroll Officer will support the Payroll Manager to effectively deliver payroll services to Multicultural Australia employees,



ensuring that deliverables are met and that payroll functions are carried out in line with legislation.

Responsibilities:

- Assist with the processing of a complex, end-to-end fortnightly payroll for permanent and casual staff, ensuring all payroll transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.
- Assist with the processing fortnightly and month-end payroll related payments, including PAYG withholding tax and LSL levy.
- Ensure accuracy of salary sacrifice deductions, superannuation, relevant leave, single touch payroll and workers compensation payments.
- Collect, calculate and enter data in order to maintain and update payroll information and resolve discrepancies.
- Share responsibility for payroll reporting including financial reconciliations.
- Assist with the administration of the payroll function of the organisation’s HRIS “Aurion”.
- Assist with the management and resolution of staff payroll and superannuation-related enquiries.
- Work with the People, Culture and Safety as well as the Finance and Procurement teams to develop, document and continuously improve payroll and payroll-related processes and procedures.
- Interpret MA’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) and translate business requirements into payroll functions as necessary.
- Contribute to payroll, People, Culture and Safety and Finance and Procurement-related projects and process improvement initiatives as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

Qualifications, licences and probity





- A Diploma in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is desirable but not essential.
- National Police Clearance Check.

Essential Skills / Experience

- A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in years’ experience in a similar role with a strong understanding of the end-to-end payroll process.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Aurion HRIS and payroll system.
- Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Knowledge of current legislation (Superannuation, Industrial Relations, Taxation, Payroll etc.) impacting on the employment relationship, as well as awards and employment agreements.
- Highly developed problem solving and analytical skills.
- Professional, positive, and effective communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organisation.
- Ability to show professionalism in all aspects of work role.
- The ability to adapt to changing environments, work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

Desirable Skills / Experience

- Experience in a not-for-profit, multicultural work environment would be an advantage but not essential.

Application Requirements:

- A cover letter (no more than one page) outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience.
- A current resume, including the contact details of two professional referees.

For any queries, please contact Director of People, Monique Fennner ([email protected]).

How do I apply?

We would love to have you as part of the team, please apply directly using the link on Seek. Please submit your application as soon as possible, and before the 19 August 2026. Please note we may interview and appoint suitable candidates ahead of the closing date so please get in touch soon with your application.

📌 Payroll Officer (Woolloongabba)
🏢 Multicultural Australia
📍 Woolloongabba