About Us

CANEGROWERS Herbert River is a member-based organisation representing and supporting sugarcane growers across the Herbert River district. We provide a range of services to our members and external clients, with a focus on delivering practical support, strong representation and reliable business services.

Our small, hands-on team works closely together to deliver quality services and support the needs of our members, clients and the broader sugar industry.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Payroll Officer to manage the end-to-end delivery of CANEGROWERS Herbert River's external payroll service, providing accurate, timely and compliant payroll services to our members and external clients.

Reporting directly to the Manager, the role will take ownership of the payroll function, with key responsibilities including:

- Managing and processing weekly payrolls.

- Maintaining employer and employee payroll records.

- Coordinating payroll arrangements for seasonal and piecework employees.

- Applying relevant Awards, employment conditions and legislative requirements.

- Managing taxation, superannuation and statutory reporting obligations.

- Processing payroll payments, reconciling accounts and preparing reports.

- Responding to employer and employee payroll enquiries.

- Maintaining compliance, confidentiality and effective payroll processes.

About You

You are a proactive and capable professional who takes ownership of your work, has a robust eye for detail and is confident managing competing priorities in a busy environment.

You may have previous experience in payroll,



or bring significant administration or financial experience with transferable skills and the ability to develop your knowledge of payroll requirements. Most importantly, you are organised, solutions-focused and someone who can step into a role, get across the requirements and confidently manage the responsibilities.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Experience in payroll, financial administration or a similar role involving responsibility for detailed and time-sensitive processes.

- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

- The initiative and confidence to work independently, take ownership and follow matters through to completion.

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain composed and effective in a complex, sometimes high-pressure environment.

- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and customer-focused approach.

- Strong computer skills and the ability to confidently work with payroll, accounting and business systems.

- A willingness and ability to learn, adapt and maintain knowledge of relevant legislation, systems and processes.

How to Apply

Please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position. For further information or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact CANEGROWERS Herbert River (07) •••• •350.

Competitive remuneration will be offered based on experience and skills.

📌 Payroll Officer (Ingham)
🏢 Canegrowers Herbert River
📍 Ingham