Central Highlands Regional Council – Emerald QLD
Work Type:
Maximum Term Full Time - 12 Months
Directorate:
Corporate Services
Award & Salary:
In accordance with relevant industrial agreements, including the applicable Award, Order or Certified Agreement
Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) is seeking a motivated, reliable, and eager-to-learn trainee to join our payroll team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain full-time, paid work while working towards a Certificate III in Business.
As a trainee, you'll gain hands‐on experience supporting CHRC's Payroll team through a range of payroll and administrative tasks, including payroll processing, employee record management, reporting, and customer service. This hands‐on experience, combined with formal training, will provide you with valuable skills, knowledge, and practical workplace experience to build a successful career in payroll, administration, and business services.
What you'll bring
A positive attitude and genuine willingness to learn
A reliable approach to teamwork, with a focus on following instructions
Basic computer literacy and confidence using Microsoft Office applications
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good numerical and problem‐solving skills
Sound written and verbal communication skills
The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
Teamwork skills and the capacity to contribute to an office‐based environment
A commitment to completing a Certificate III in Business
Please note:
Although a current driver's licence is not mandatory for this role,



you must ensure that you have a reliable means of transportation to and from work.
What you'll be doing
Assisting with payroll processing, including collecting, checking, and entering timesheet information
Learning how to calculate wages, overtime, allowances, and other payroll‐related payments
Supporting payroll compliance activities, including superannuation, taxation, and statutory deductions
Assisting with leave processing and maintaining accurate employee records
Creating and updating employee information within payroll systems, including onboarding and employment changes
Responding to employee payroll enquiries and providing customer‐focused support
Liaising with Payroll, Human Resources, Recruitment, and Injury Management teams as required
Assisting with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audit preparation
Why work for Central Highlands Regional Council?
At CHRC, we're committed to creating opportunities for the next generation of skilled workers. As the winner of the **** and **** Regional Queensland Training Awards – Large Employer of the Year, as well as producing the **** Apprentice of the Year and **** Equity Student of the Year,



we have a proven track record of supporting apprentices and trainees to achieve their career goals.
At CHRC, there's a rewarding path and an incredible future waiting for you. Through hands‐on experience, structured training, and supportive mentoring, you'll have the opportunity to develop valuable skills, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and build a rewarding career close to home.
We also offer outstanding benefits including:
Five weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
Fortnightly RDO's
Full uniform allocation
Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
Wages paid fortnightly
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Passport member benefits
To be eligible for this traineeship, you must:
Be at least 15 years of age and no longer at school
Meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship
Not hold a qualification equal to or higher than the traineeship qualification in the same field
Where trainee positions are funded through government initiatives, they may be subject to additional eligibility requirements. We strongly encourage applications from the following groups:
Young people (aged ***** years, including those in and transitioned from out-of-home care)
Long-term unemployed job seekers
Mature-age job seekers (aged 45 years or older)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Migrants and refugees
People with disability
Displaced workers
Women re-entering the workforce
Veterans and ex-service personnel and their families
Applications close: Monday 19th October **** at 8am.
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📌 Payroll Trainee (Emerald)
🏢 Central Highlands Regional Council
📍 Emerald