Payroll Officer – Q ueensland State Government DepartmentGold Coast | Full-Time$53–$59 per hour + SuperASAP Start – June ****We are currently seeking an experienced Project Costing Officer – Payroll to join a busy Queensland State Government department based on the Gold Coast.This is a fantastic long-term contract opportunity through to June ****, offering full-time hours and an attractive hourly rate of $53–$59 per hour + Super.The role would suit someone with strong payroll experience who enjoys variety and takes pride in accuracy and getting the details right.
You will be responsible for ensuring employees and labour hire contractors are paid correctly and on time, while also supporting broader project costing and finance activities.The Role Your responsibilities will include:Processing and reviewing employee and contractor timesheets and Daily Dissection SheetsEnsuring wages, overtime, allowances and other entitlements are calculated and paid correctlyMonitoring outstanding timesheets and following up with employees and managersProcessing leave applications, work schedule changes and substitutionsCompleting payroll reconciliations,



reporting and compliance checksInvestigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and employee enquiriesMaintaining accurate payroll records and documentation for audit purposesProviding payroll advice and guidance to employees and managementSupporting payroll compliance reviews and auditsAssisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable and procurement activitiesSupporting daily project-related expense accruals and other finance activities as requiredAbout You To be successful in this position, you will ideally have previous experience within payroll, project costing, finance administration or a similar high-volume environment.You will bring:Robust payroll processing experience and excellent attention to detailKnowledge of awards, allowances, employee entitlements and timekeeping processesExperience using payroll or workforce management systemsStrong reconciliation and data analysis skillsThe ability to identify discrepancies and resolve payroll issues efficientlyExcellent organisational and record-management skillsConfident communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholdersA high level of discretion when handling confidential employee informationThe ability to manage competing priorities and deadlinesPrevious Government or complex payroll experience will be highly regardedThe Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term State Government contract on the Gold Coast, working full-time through to June ****.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Payroll Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Halcyon Knights
📍 Brisbane