Temporary contract in Queensland Government Department | Brisbane CBD Your new company This is an chance for a Payroll Officer to join a well-established Queensland Government Department responsible for supporting members of the community. Within a secure workplace, teams work collaboratively to provide tailored care, education, and support to meet the individual needs of young people. Your new role As a Payroll Officer, you will play a key part in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll and associated personnel administration within a busy operational environment. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain payroll integrity, support rostering activities, and deliver a high level of customer-focused service.
Process and validate fortnightly payroll changes and maintain accurate personnel records
Manage shift worker timesheet variations in rostering systems, including overtime and leave approvals
Liaise with supervisors to ensure approvals are accurate and up to date
Maintain strong knowledge of relevant legislation, awards, agreements, and employment policies
Build effective working relationships with internal staff and external stakeholders to support information flow
Work closely with rostering and management teams to ensure accurate system updates in payroll/HR systems.
Respond to payroll queries with a problem-solving, customer-focused approach
Develop and maintain reporting to identify staffing trends and support decision-making
Ensure confidentiality and compliance when handling employee records and information
What you'll need to succeed
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to effectively organise information to support decision-making
Adaptability and flexibility, with a positive approach to change and evolving work requirements
Proven ability to build and maintain professional, team-oriented relationships with stakeholders
High level of integrity, with a commitment to ethical behaviour and public service values
Clear and effective communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex information
What you'll get in return
A temporary contract with a Queensland Government Department
Competitive hourly rate
Central CBD location close to public transport