We are on the lookout for a capable Payroll Officer to join our dynamic team at Goodstart Early Learning in Murarrie 4172, QLD.
Growing your career as a Full Time Payroll Officer is an awesome opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in leadership, communication and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Payroll Officer at Goodstart Early Learning today!

Role: Payroll Officer

Location: Murarrie, Brisbane Qld (work remote opportunity)

Employment Type: Full Time – 12-month Fixed Term Contract

We’re Goodstart

At Goodstart, we’re all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can’t do that without great people!

From our centre directors to centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years. As a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life. Safety, health and wellbeing are more than just words to us, they are a personal commitment and a promise we make to our children, our families and each other every day.

A great opportunity has opened at Goodstart within the Business Services (Finance) Department for a Payroll Officer to join the team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The Payroll Officer is responsible for ensuring the delivery and maintenance of Payroll for all employees, this includes processing of weekly pays, maintenance of employee information. Position Management and maintaining a strong customer service relationship with customers and stakeholders.

The role is based at our newly renovated Head Office in Murarrie, Brisbane, however we support a hybrid work from home arrangement upon completion of training.

Your Impact





- Responsible for the maintenance and updating of employee records, including Taxation, Superannuation, Higher Duties, Salary Sacrifice, Amendments and Transfers.
- Processing termination and resignation advices within the Company’s timeframe, the Australian Taxation Office Regulations and relevant Legislative Employment guidelines.
- Ensuring all workers compensation and all back payments are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Responsible for the maintenance and updating of employee personal records, including bank account details and contact details changes.
- Prepare and action weekly Employee Services reporting in line with checklists.
- Produce Separation Certificates and Statements of Service as required.
- Process Parental Leave applications, Extended Leave applications and Return from Leave forms in a timely manner.
- Action any Payroll queries and ensure any complex matters are escalated to Employee Services Manager.
- Provide support and assistance to Employee Services Manager as required.

To be successful in the role you will have:

- Have a minimum of three years proven Payroll experience.
- Experience of interpreting and applying Award and other Industrial conditions.
- Human Resources Qualifications is an advantage as is previous Childcare Industry experience.
- Previous working experience in MS Office packages, along with experience in payroll systems (SAP and SuccessFactors preferred) and HelpMaster Pro is helpful.





What Goodstart can offer you

- Access to discounted childcare
- Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to better manage your work and non-work needs
- Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
- Be a part of a team and work workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, inclusion and purpose
- Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
- Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more….

How to apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

Posting Notes: MURARRIE, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || [[j2wDept]] || SF:LI || No Early Childhood Qualification || Full-Time

Benefits of working as a Payroll Officer in Murarrie 4172, QLD:

● Excellent benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package

● Remote Work opportunity

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