Payroll Officer Requisition Number: 1393 Salary Range: $72,425.15
- $86,649.77 per annum Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Location:
Council Chambers, 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns Application Close Date: Sunday, 22 November 2026 at 11.30pm AEST Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional who takes pride in accuracy, customer service, and delivering exceptional outcomes? We're seeking a Payroll Officer to join our dedicated payroll team and play an essential role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately, on time, every time. What You’ll Be Doing: As a Payroll Officer, you will assist in the maintenance and processing of Cairns Regional Council’s payroll system. Your role will ensure the accurate and timely payment of staff, while providing exceptional service to employees and addressing payroll-related inquiries. What We’re Looking For:
• Demonstrated experience relevant to the duties of the position or relevant experience in similar role.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to detail.
• Very good data input skills. Ability to maintain speed and accuracy for both alpha and numeric characters.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Experience of Payroll procedures within Local Government preferred.
• Experience with computerised payroll systems.
• Ability to prioritise work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. If you're passionate about accuracy,



customer service and delivering high-quality payroll outcomes, we'd love to hear from you Some benefits

we offer
• Achieve work / life balance with versatile working arrangements
• Fitness Passport
- subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice opportunities We are committed to:
• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support Now we want to hear about YOU Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role. For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria. Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via: Phone: (07) 4044 3310 Email: [email protected] Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

📌 Payroll Officer (Cairns)
🏢 Cairns Regional Council
📍 Cairns