About the role

Lindores Personnel is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our growing Finance team. This is a full time position based in Mermaid Beach, QLD 4218. As Payroll Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our organisation, maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations. This position is integral to supporting our employees and maintaining the financial integrity of our business operations.

Key responsibilities

- Processing weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

- Verifying timesheets, leave entitlements and other payroll data before processing

- Managing employee superannuation contributions and ensuring compliance with superannuation legislation

- Maintaining detailed payroll records and documentation in accordance with legal requirements

- Reconciling payroll accounts and investigating discrepancies or errors

- Preparing and lodging payroll tax returns and other statutory payroll reporting

- Processing employee awards, allowances, bonuses and other remuneration adjustments

- Managing leave accruals, including annual leave and sick leave

- Responding to payroll-related enquiries from employees and management

- Liaising with tax authorities, superannuation funds and other external bodies as required

- Ensuring compliance with the Fair Work Act and other relevant employment legislation

- Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive payroll information

What we're looking for

- Energetic, driven, ability to work under pressure.

- Proven experience working in a payroll function, ideally in a similar role or environment





- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, superannuation regulations and tax compliance requirements

- Proficiency with payroll software systems; experience with major payroll packages such as MYOB acumatica or SAGE CRE300, or similar is advantageous

- Experience using Assignar and/or Assignar Pay

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office-based software applications

- Excellent numerical and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail

- Strong organisational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple tasks within strict deadlines

- Solid understanding of workplace relations legislation and award conditions

- Professional communication skills and the ability to interact sensitively with employees at all levels

- Ability to work independently whilst being a collaborative team member

- High level of discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality

- Certificate III or IV in Payroll Administration or equivalent experience demonstrating comprehensive payroll knowledge

Why Join Us?

- Early finish on Fridays

- Free onsite parking

- Monthly grocery shop stocked with your favourite snacks

- Close-knit, supportive team environment

- Opportunities to expand and grow within the business for the right person

- Internal and external training

- A stable, long-term role in a respected industry-leading organisation

- Team Birthday Lunch

- Mid and end of year celebrations, as well as other team events during the year.

Apply now

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant payroll experience and professional references. We look forward to hearing from you.

📌 Payroll Officer (Mermaid Beach)
🏢 Lindores Personnel
📍 Mermaid Beach