The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking an Senior Payroll Officer to join the Program Workforce Unit. The Senior Payroll Officer supports Team Leaders and the Manager, Program Workforce, in coordinating and conducting a diverse range of operational and logistical projects and activities, which support programs administered by the QCAA.
What you will do
In the Senior Payroll Officer role, you will:
- Support the Team leader to ensure effective and effective delivery of payroll services, reconciliations and advisory services
- Undertake a range of quality assurance and data entry processes to ensure to an accurate processing of casuals pay each cycle.
- Develop, implement and provide advice to managers and employees on operational policies, systems, practices and processes.
- Contribute to the design of new systems required to support the recruitment, engagement and payment of casual employees, with a focus on creativity, innovation and the use of technology.
- Prepare a range of standard and ad hoc reports from the Aurion system, manipulate this data in Excel spreadsheets, and undertake necessary actions.
- Work with the other team members and the Manager in undertaking projects across a broad range of functions.
- Assist with the delivery of training and contribute to the development and implementation of strategies and training programs to meet these needs
- Maintain a knowledge and understanding of the legislative, industrial and policy framework for casual workforce management within the Queensland public sector.
What we are looking for
The QCAA is committed to selecting the person best suited to the role and to furthering equity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all gender groups, Aboriginal people, Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with all abilities.
The ideal candidate for this role:
- Thinks critically and acts on the broader purpose of the system (leads strategically)
- Pursues opportunities for growth through agile learning, and development of self-awareness (pursues continuous growth)
- Gathers insights and embraces new ideas and innovation to inform future practice (stimulates ideas and innovation)
- Demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency (drives accountability and outcomes)
- Demonstrates respect and appreciation for legislation and policy frameworks by consistently operating to key standards (demonstrates sound governance).