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This is an opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join a well-established Queensland Government Department responsible for supporting members of the community. Within a secure environment, teams work collaboratively to provide tailored care, education, and support to meet the individual needs of young people. Your recent role

As a Payroll Officer, you will play a key part in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll and associated personnel administration within a busy operational environment. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain payroll integrity, support rostering activities, and deliver a high level of customer-focused service.

- Process and validate fortnightly payroll changes and maintain accurate personnel records
- Manage shift worker time sheet variations in rostering systems, including overtime and leave approvals
- Liaise with supervisors to ensure approvals are accurate and up to date
- Maintain strong knowledge of relevant legislation, awards, agreements, and employment policies
- Build effective working relationships with internal staff and external stakeholders to support information flow
- Work closely with rostering and management teams to ensure accurate system updates in payroll/HR systems
- Respond to payroll queries with a problem-solving, customer-focused approach




- Develop and maintain reporting identifying staffing trends and support decision-making
- Use payroll/HR systems and supporting applications (e.g. Excel, Access) effectively
- Ensure confidentiality and compliance when handling employee records and information

What you'll need to succeed

- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to effectively organise information to support decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility, with a positive approach to change and evolving work requirements
- Proven ability to build and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with stakeholders
- High level of integrity, with a commitment to ethical behaviour and public service values
- Clear and effective communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex information

What you'll get in return

- A temporary contract within a Queensland Government Department
- Competitive hourly rate
- Central Brisbane location close to public transport

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this opportunity, please click "Apply Now". For any enquiries, you can contact Georgia Langdon at *@hays.com.au or on 07 3243 3***.

If this role is not quite right for you, but you're open to new opportunities, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion by emailing your resume to our Public Sector team using the same contact details.

📌 Payroll Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 Brisbane