Royal Flying Doctor Service – Brisbane QLD

Join the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) as a Payroll Advisor and be part of a team driven by purpose. The Payroll Advisor will support end-to-end payroll processing and activities across the employee lifecycle. The role will also monitor and respond to enquiries through the payroll inbox, prepare payroll reports, maintain accurate records, and apply an understanding of enterprise agreements and awards to payroll activities.

This is a permanent part-time role at 0.78 FTE, working an average of 30 hours per week across the fortnight. The preferred roster is structured around payroll processing requirements, typically comprising of 32 hours in the pay week and 28 hours in the non-pay week, with some flexibility available for the rostered day off after pay day. You will also enjoy hybrid working arrangements with a mixture of days in the office, an RDO and one day working from home.

Your role as a RFDS Payroll Advisor

Join a proud and passionate People Services team where collaboration, support and a bit of fun are part of our everyday culture. We work together across Learning & Development, People Partnering, Recruitment, and Payroll to deliver services for our people. As a member of our payroll team you will:

- Process payroll accurately and maintain employee records in the HRIS
- Respond to payroll queries and provide timely support
- Ensure payroll compliance with legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, and company policies
- Produce payroll reports and people metrics
- Conduct payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities
- Maintain payroll procedures, training materials, and documentation

Who we are looking for:

We’re seeking someone with great payroll fundamentals, a commitment to accuracy,



good customer service and the ability to work effectively as part of a trusted and high-performing payroll team. With a positive, proactive approach, you will bring:

- Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll processing
- Understanding and experience in payroll processes such as terminations, new starters and employment lifecycle actions i.e. – contract variations
- Working knowledge of enterprise agreements, awards and relevant legislation
- Intermediate Excel skills and confidence developing and working with payroll reports
- Experience using a HRIS (i.e. – Dayforce)
- Reliability, attention to detail and high degree of time management skills in handling payroll responsibilities
- A collaborative approach and comfort working in a diverse and unique payroll environment

Why Join us?

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is a leader in delivering aeromedical and primary healthcare to regional, rural and remote communities. We value our people and are passionate about improving health outcomes for Queenslanders by ensuring access to essential health services, no matter where they live, work or travel.

You’ll be driven by purpose not tasks it's about being part of an organisation where whatever your role, you make a difference each day to people’s lives. You will work in an encouraging team environment, with leadership dedicated to being genuinely supportive, and prioritising your success. We offer flexibility so you can look after your well-being and commitments, getting the very best from life professionally and personally.





By joining the RFDS (Queensland Section), you will have access to the following:

- Competitive Base Salary + Super
- Access togenerous not-for-profit tax-free benefitsup to $18 500, increasing your take-home pay
- Hybrid working arrangements available
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
- Private health insurance discounts
- Access to our newly launched Fitness Passport (for staff and family members) that provides discounted gym and health centre access
- RemServ Rewards, where members receive cashback advantages on purchases from hundreds of leading Australian retailers, including groceries, fashion, technology and travel

Applications close on the 18th of September 2026.

Please note: Successful candidates will be subject to a police check and may be required to undergo a medical assessment and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. You must possess a valid, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The RFDS is committed to the protection of human and legal rights, including the rights of children, young people and adults to be safe, heard and cared for. In upholding the Universal Principle, RFDS is committed to creating an organisational setting that ensures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families feel welcome, safe, valued, included and respected.

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📌 Payroll Advisor (Brisbane City)
🏢 Royal Flying Doctor Service
📍 Brisbane City