PAYROLL TEAM LEADER – Accuracy, Service and Team Success

Make a meaningful impact as you lead and support a team of Payroll Officers responsible for the accurate and timely processing of employee payments and records. You will coordinate day-to-day payroll activities, build team capability and help ensure compliance with relevant industrial awards and agreements.

- Permanent full-time opportunity based in the Toowoomba CBD.
- Competitive salary of $90,427.77–$96,644.88 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
- Genuine work–life balance with a nine-day fortnight and access to banked leave.
- Convenient CBD work location with car parking provided.
- Grow your career through development and leadership training opportunities.
- Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
- Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
- Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one single membership.
- Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
- A range of progressive health and wellbeing services.

What you will bring:

- A solid combination of relevant experience, qualifications and practical capability to perform the role.
- Proven payroll experience in a large or complex organisation, with sound knowledge of payroll practices and procedures.




- Working knowledge of the policies, industrial instruments and statutory requirements that govern payroll.
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach and organise a team while managing competing deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, supported by a responsive, customer-focused approach.
- A collaborative leadership style and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

About the Payroll Team:

Join a diverse and inclusive team that takes pride in supporting our workforce through accurate, reliable and timely payroll services. We value collaboration, attention to detail and a strong work ethic—and we are committed to helping every team member succeed.

About Council:

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city with a population of 178,500 and employs approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and enthusiastic, about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

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📌 Supervisor Payroll (Toowoomba Regional)
🏢 Toowoomba Regional Council
📍 Toowoomba Regional